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Garlic Butter Brown Sugar Spice Baked Salmon Recipe

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This Oven Baked Salmon recipe features a whole salmon fillet brushed with a savory garlic butter and topped with a sweet and smoky brown sugar spice mix. Baked to perfection at 375°F, the salmon comes out tender, flavorful, and juicy, making it an easy and elegant meal option for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1 (2-pound) whole salmon fillet, skin-on preferred

Seasoning & Topping

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter OR olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay a large piece of foil on a rimmed baking sheet and place the salmon fillet on top, skin side down with the pink side facing up. Crimp the edges of the foil around the salmon to create a shallow “foil boat” that will help keep in moisture while baking.
  2. Season: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Brush half of this garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon. In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, ground paprika, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle this dry spice mix evenly over the buttered salmon. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter mixture over the top to ensure maximum flavor.
  3. Bake: Place the foil boat with the salmon into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 22 minutes depending on your preferred level of doneness—15 minutes for medium-rare, 22 minutes for well done. Optionally, halfway through baking, you can baste the salmon with its own juices to enhance moisture and flavor. Once baking is complete, remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Notes

  • Internal temperature for perfectly cooked salmon: 125°F for medium-rare, 145°F for fully cooked according to USDA guidelines.
  • Resting salmon after baking helps the flesh reabsorb juices, resulting in a moist and tender texture.
  • Using foil helps retain moisture and simplifies clean-up.
  • For a lighter option, substitute olive oil for butter.
  • This recipe works well with salmon portions or fillets instead of a whole salmon.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/garlic-butter-brown-sugar-spice-baked-salmon-recipe/