Best Island Spiced Salmon Recipes

SPICED SALMON

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This delicious, moist fish is very quick and easy to prepare. It gets a little sweetness from brown sugar, but overall the seasonings are mild and give this dish broad appeal. It's a wonderful way to enjoy healthy salmon.-Donna Reynolds, Innisfail, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Dash salt
Dash dried tarragon
Dash cayenne pepper
1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except salmon; brush over salmon., Place salmon, skin side down, on an oiled grill rack or on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SALMON WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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I love making this salmon, it's quick, easy and super yummy! If your husband/boyfriend is a picky eater like mine he will love this recipe.

Provided by Sabrina Romeo

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons minced onion

Steps:

Combine the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. Spread the paste all over the salmon fillets, and set aside to marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets in the hot skillet until golden brown on each side, and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Pour the browned onions and olive oil over the salmon fillets to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 562.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BROWN SUGAR SPICED SALMON

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Four 8-ounce salmon fillets

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chile powder, salt and pepper. Put the salmon on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sugar-spice mixture over the top of the fillets.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.