Baked Salmon with Butter and Brown Sugar
An easy and elegant salmon dish that comes together in about 30 minutes. Perfect for effortless entertaining!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets (skin on or off is fine) about 6 ounces each
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Rub sugar evenly over salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Dot evenly with butter pieces.
- Bake salmon until it is firm and opaque throughout and has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 10-14 minutes. Serve immediately (with Warm Mustard Dill Sauce if desired).
Notes
*If you would rather cook one large piece salmon rather than individual filets, increase the cooking time to 22-28 minutes.
*This recipe yields well done salmon. Should you want yours cooked differently, follow the guidelines below:
Medium Rare: An internal temperature of 125 to 130 degrees F. (The center of the salmon filet will be somewhat translucent and brighter in color).
Medium: An internal temperature of 135 to 140 degrees F. (The center will be more opaque but still slightly translucent).
Well Done: An internal temperature of 145 degrees F. (The fish will be flaky and opaque throughout).
For what it's worth, the USDA recommends that salmon be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
For what it's worth, the USDA recommends that salmon be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 837mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
