BBQ Salmon in the Oven
Servings: 4
Calories: 327kcal
Easy baked salmon with a sweet and smoky brown sugar Dijon glaze, baked until flaky and finished with crispy onions and fresh chives.
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons French fried onion strings
- 1 tablespoon chives , minced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil or easy clean up. Set aside.
- Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, season with the 1/2 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper . Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons light brown sugar, 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder until it forms a paste, baste onto the salmon.
- Cook for 15 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork and it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F for medium rare.
- Top with the 2 tablespoons French fried onion strings and snipped 1 tablespoon chives.
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Notes
Storage: Salmon is best enjoyed after being freshly prepared. It can be reheated in the microwave, but I recommend doing so within 2 days of cooking. Oven, microwave or even pan fried are all great ways to reheat.
Freezing: Most salmon, even “fresh” salmon has been previously frozen and should not be refrozen. Cooked salmon that is frozen tends to defrost dry and gummy. I highly recommend eating this one fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 869mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.7mg
