Sugar & Spice Baked Salmon


We introduced salmon into the kids’ diets as babies and since then, it’s always been the staple protein in our household. I love how easy it is to prepare and how versatile it can be.

This sugar and spice baked salmon is topped with a mixture of brown sugar, salt, ground pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. The whole family really enjoyed this one, as the salmon came out nice and flaky with a light, crunchy crust over the top.

I chose to serve this for dinner along with a side of couscous tossed with tomato sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumbers.

Sugar & Spice Baked Salmon

Recipe by bringingupfoodiesCourse: Dinner
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 8-ounce salmon fillets

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour spice mixture over the salmon to coat each fillet evenly.
  • Bake salmon for 10 – 15 minutes depending on thickness.