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Brown Sugar Salmon with carrots and eggs
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4.50 from 2 votes

Brown Sugar Salmon

Fresh, light, sweet, and with a hint of citrus, this grilled brown sugar salmon recipe is perfect on a warm weeknight for dinner! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: main dish recipe, salmon recipe, seafood recipe
Servings: 3
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh salmon fillets (deboned and scales removed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 lemon slices
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
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Instructions

  • Dry salmon on all sides with paper towels.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper. Set to the side.
  • In a gallon ziploc bag add in remaining ingredients. Add in salmon and gently coat salmon with sauce and set to the side for 10-15 minutes before grilling.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat and oil the grill.
  • Grill salmon, skin side down 4 minutes, then GENTLY flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side.
  • Salad was made with arugula, radishes, soft boiled eggs, pickled carrots, and tomatoes.

Notes

The calories shown are based on 1 piece of marinated salmon. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
 
**Note...this recipe shows that it is high in sodium, but most of the marinade will get thrown away, so the actual sodium content is lower.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1413mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2.1mg