Sweet Heat Scored Salmon
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A whole salmon fillet coated in a smoky, sweet, and spicy wet rub, scored to ensure every bite is packed with flavor and finished under the broiler for a caramelized char.
- Time
- 43 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and oven
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Fish
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 905 g
- 165 g
- 215 g
- 30 g
- 30 g
- 19 g
- 4 g
- 7 g
- 8 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.4 kg before cooking, which is about 235 g per serving.
Steps
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C) (190°C (375 °F)).
Trim the salmon fillet to shape it if necessary. Score the salmon diagonally in both directions to create a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked chili flakes.
Mix the ingredients until smooth to form a thick, wet spice rub.
Place the salmon onto a baking sheet. Rub the seasoning mixture generously over the salmon, using your hands to work it deep into all of the scored cuts and nooks and crannies.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Baste the salmon with the pan drippings accumulated on the baking sheet.
Turn the broiler on and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the top is beautifully caramelized and lightly charred.
Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
The transcript mentions adding dried parsley to the rub, which was not in the written description. You can add 1 tbsp of dried parsley if desired. Ensure the scales are removed from the skin before cooking.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 781
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
- Fat
- 58 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
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