Sweet and Smoky Brown Sugar Salmon
 
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A restaurant-quality dinner in less than 30 minutes. This is going to be your new favorite salmon recipe! Served over coconut rice, it's a definite Chef's Kiss recipe!
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Recipe type: Salmon/Seafood/Healthy
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 lb salmon filet
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (can be fresh or from the little refrigerated squeezable lemon :))
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of black pepper...or 2-3 grinds of fresh black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the large salmon filet skin-side down on the prepared cooking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle or squeeze approx. 1 tsp of lemon juice over the filet.
  5. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil. Mix until well combined. (I use a fork.)
  6. Next, sprinkle the mixture evenly down the center of the filet, and then use your hand to rub it over the salmon until the salmon is all evenly coated.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-17 minutes or until salmon is done and flaky. You can also put it under the broiler for a minute after it has cooked to caramelize the top a little bit more. SOOOO GOOOD!
  8. I also like to cook the rice while the salmon is baking--works out perfectly.
  9. Serve and Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/sweet-and-smoky-brown-sugar-salmon/