Best Baked Salmon

From: Food Network Kitchen

This simple salmon is topped with a delicious sweet, savory, lightly spicy rub and a buttery, golden breadcrumb and parsley.  It is perfect for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a dinner party to serve your guests.  

Prep time 10 minutes Cook time: 15 - 18 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes Yied: 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 pounds skin-on salmon fillet, preferably center-cut

1 tablespoon Dijon

Instructions:

1.       Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2.      Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.

3.      Mix the panko with the parsley, butter, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper in another small bowl.

4.      Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and spread the surface with the Dijon. Press the brown sugar mixture all over the salmon then top with the breadcrumb mixture. Crimp all four sides of the foil to create a border around the salmon, this will help collect the juices so they don't spread and burn.

5.      Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, and the salmon is firm and flakes easily when pressed, 15 to 18 minutes. Cut into four equal portions for serving.

6.      Serve with garlic roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus or green beans.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 450

Carbohydrates :  10 g

Protein:  38 g

Fat: 27 g

Equivalents: 5 oz. medium fat protein