EASY SMOKED SALMON

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A magazine featured this recipe years ago, and it's still my favorite salmon. Just add crackers for a super simple yet elegant appetizer. -Norma Fell, Boyne City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
Optional: Capers and lemon slices

Steps:

Place salmon, skin side down, in an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours., Drain salmon, discarding liquid. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 35-45 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. If desired, serve with capers and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.