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Brown Sugar-Seared Salmon
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 4 salmon filets
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- teaspoon Zest of 1 lemon finely zested
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Combine brown sugar, lemon zest, chili powder, cumin, sesame seeds, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Divide mixture evenly and pat on both sides of salmon fillets.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add olive oil and sesame oil. Place salmon fillets in hot pan, reduce heat to medium and cook until crusty and caramelized on the outside and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately with lemon slices for garnish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
669mg
(28%)
Potassium
869mg
(25%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 669mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.