Description
A delightful balance of sweetness and spice, this Cajun brown sugar salmon recipe features flaky, tender salmon coated in a caramelized brown sugar and Cajun seasoning mixture.
Ingredients
- 2-4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6-8 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Mix the dark brown sugar and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl until well combined.
- Lightly salt both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture on top of each piece of salmon.
- Gently rub the mixture all over both sides of the salmon until it’s evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For a touch of heat, consider adding cayenne pepper to the sugar mixture. Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor.