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Brown Sugar-Seared Salmon

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Brown Sugar Seared Salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 343 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

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
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Instructions

  1. Instructions:
  2. Combine brown sugar, lemon zest, chili powder, cumin, sesame seeds, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Divide mixture evenly and pat on both sides of salmon fillets.
  4. 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.
Nutrition Facts
Brown Sugar-Seared Salmon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 669mg29%
Potassium 869mg25%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 215IU4%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.