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Skillet BBQ Salmon

The BBQ glazed salmon is smoky and sweet with a bit of heat and makes this 15-minute recipe just pop! Perfect for busy weeknights! 

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Additional Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
Calories: 557 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each with skin on
  • juice of 1 small/medium lemon
  • salt and pepper or lemon pepper or a pepper blend, to taste
  • about 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • about 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 

Instructions

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  1. Place olive oil in skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. When oil is warm, add the salmon to sear it with skin-side up (flesh side down).
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top
  4. Evenly sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Cover skillet and cook for about 6 minutes, or until fish has a nice sear and is about 80 to 90 percent done.
  6. Uncover skillet, lower heat to medium, and squirt in the maple syrup, barbeque sauce, and Worcestershire.
  7. Cover skillet and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened some, is bubbly, and salmon is cooked through and done.
  8. Plate the salmon, top with remaining glaze from skillet if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Salmon is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 24g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 43g (86%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 26-ounce salmon fillets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g 141%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 43g 86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.