Sweet Heat Scored Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 whole salmon fillet, skin on (Shaped and trimmed; score in both directions before seasoning.)
• brown sugar (Amount not stated.)
• smoked paprika (Amount not stated.)
• Cajun seasoning (Amount not stated.)
• garlic powder (Amount not stated.)
• red pepper flakes (A little; exact amount not stated.)
• dried parsley (Amount not stated.)
• salt (Amount not stated.)
• black pepper (Amount not stated.)
• olive oil (A good drizzle; exact amount not stated.)

Steps

1. 1

   Shape and trim the whole skin-on salmon fillet. Score the flesh in both directions so the seasoning can soak into the cuts.

2. 2

   Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and a good drizzle of olive oil. Mix until the ingredients form a wet seasoning paste.

3. 3

   Place the scored salmon on a baking sheet. Lather the seasoning paste all over the fillet, working it into the scored nooks and crannies with your hands.

4. 4

   Bake the salmon at 375°F for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Baste the salmon with the pan drippings.

6. 6

   Turn the oven to broil and broil the salmon for a couple of minutes, until beautifully caramelized.

Notes

The source does not provide exact amounts for the seasoning paste or olive oil, nor does it specify the salmon's weight. Broiling time is described only as a couple of minutes; watch closely to prevent scorching.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• baked
• broiled
• sweet-and-spicy
• smoky
• gluten-free
• high-protein