Sweet Heat Scored Salmon

Name: Sweet Heat Scored Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pc Salmon; 0.8 cup Brown sugar; 240 ml Olive oil; 4 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 4 tbsp Smoked paprika; 2 tbsp Garlic powder; 2 pinch Kosher salt; 1 tbsp Black pepper; 1.5 tbsp Chili flakes

by Candace Hawk@candacehawk

A whole salmon filet scored and coated in a sweet and smoky spice rub, baked, then broiled until caramelized.

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40 min
40 min total
4 servings
Easy difficulty

Nutritionper serving

1 serving ≈ 157 g

791 kcal
Protein: 10.7 g, 5% of calories
Fat: 61.6 g, 68% of calories
Carbs: 54.5 g, 27% of calories

Estimated from the ingredients.

Cookware

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Mixing bowl

Contains

Fish

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Steps7

Step 1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2. Trim and score salmon
Trim and score the diagonally in both directions to create a crosshatch pattern.
Step 3. Mix the spice rub
In a bowl, combine the , , , , , , , and smoked . Mix until smooth to form a wet spice rub.
Step 4. Rub the salmon
Rub the mixture generously over the , making sure to work it into all of the scored cuts.
Brown sugarOlive oilSmoked paprikaGarlic powderKosher saltBlack pepperChili flakes
Step 5. Bake the salmon
Bake for 20 minutes.
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Step 6. Broil until caramelized
Turn the broiler on for 2–3 minutes, or until the top is beautifully caramelized and lightly charred.
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Step 7. Let the salmon rest
Let rest for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!
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