Mustard- and Brown Sugar- Rubbed Salmon

§ April 22nd, 2010 § Filed under Recipe § Tagged § 1 Comment

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Brown sugar rubbed salmon is one of the best kept secrets of food stylists and foodies
alike. The sugar caramelizes into a shiny glaze, creating picture perfect salmon that tastes
outrageous.
PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOK TIME: 20 mins
TOTAL TIME: 30 mins
SERVES: 4
AVERAGE RATING: 4.5/5
Ingredients
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp mustard powder
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
1 tsp olive oil
Directions
1. Stir together sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, and mustard in small bowl. Unwrap fish and
leave it on paper you bought it in, placing it so side that had skin is down. Press sugar
mixture evenly onto fish.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When hot, place fish
rub-side down in pan. Cook until rub dissolves and darkens slightly (being careful not
to burn), about 4 minutes. Flip fish and cook to medium doneness, about 1 minute.

Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES 350.8 CAL
FAT 19.7 G
SATURATED FAT 3.9 G
CHOLESTEROL 100.4 MG
SODIUM 823.1 MG
CARBOHYDRATES 7.3 G
TOTAL SUGARS 6.7 G
DIETARY FIBER 0.3 G
PROTEIN 34 G

One Response to “Mustard- and Brown Sugar- Rubbed Salmon”

  • Melissa says:

    Wow, this recipe is great! You have to try it and even if you don’t like salmon…you’ll love it now!

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