Description
A delightful and easy dish that showcases the rich flavors of salmon with a buttery garlic and brown sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Lay the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with garlic butter, and sprinkle with the brown sugar spice mix.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the salmon in a cast-iron skillet for a couple of minutes on each side before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg