Brown Sugar Baked Salmon
A delicious Brown Sugar Baked Salmon recipe featuring tender salmon fillets with a sweet and smoky flavor.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Sheet
- Small Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon, preferably wild-caught, about 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a spicier version
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ piece lemon quartered
For the Beans
- ¾ pound green beans or quick cooking veggie
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Set aside a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub them with olive oil.
- Scatter the brown sugar rub over the salmon, and gently massage it into the fish. Swipe the skin side of the salmon through any spice rub that’s fallen onto the cutting board. If you have time, marinate the salmon for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, to the baking sheet.
- Toss the beans with a tablespoon of olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt, and then scatter them around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon until it is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on its thickness. Cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 125°F in the thickest part.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon.
Notes
Baked salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet and ¼ of the beansCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 38.4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 76.5mgSodium: 374.9mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 5.1g
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