Grilled Glazed Salmon
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Healthy
Keywords: Less than 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delight of this Grilled Glazed Salmon, a culinary masterpiece that never fails to impress. Bursting with flavor and tenderness, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser, beloved by both adults and children alike. Don’t let the mention of cayenne pepper intimidate you; this is not a spicy dish, rather it adds a subtle depth of flavor. For those who desire a bit more heat, feel free to experiment with additional cayenne according to your preference. The secret to the salmon’s succulence lies in leaving the skin intact during grilling, acting as both a moisture shield and structural support. Adapted from a recipe in Quick Cooking magazine, this dish promises to elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons margarine
- 2 1/4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 2-3 dashes of cayenne pepper
- Salmon fillets
- Lemon-pepper seasoning
- Sea salt
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 456.3
- Fat Content: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 99.2mg
- Sodium Content: 178.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 53.3g
- Protein Content: 30.5g
Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, dried dill, and cayenne pepper, ensuring thorough mixing.
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Pour 1/2 cup of this delectable sauce into a small saucepan. As the fish enters its final 5 minutes of cooking time, gently heat the sauce until warm, ready to drizzle over the cooked salmon.
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Reserve the remaining unheated sauce for basting the fish during grilling, enhancing its flavor with each application.
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Place the salmon, skin side down, on a spacious platter, generously seasoning it with lemon-pepper seasoning and sea salt, adjusting according to taste. Note: If your lemon-pepper seasoning contains salt, skip adding extra salt.
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Preheat the grill to medium heat, brushing the grates lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
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Carefully transfer the seasoned salmon from the platter onto the grill, skin side down, utilizing a sturdy metal spatula to ensure ease and precision.
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Cover the grill and allow the fish to cook undisturbed for precisely 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the salmon to develop a tantalizing crust.
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Liberally baste the salmon with the reserved sauce, ensuring each delicate morsel is coated in a glaze of irresistible flavor. Recover the grill and continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes to impart maximum flavor.
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Utilize all the basting sauce, ensuring no opportunity for flavor is wasted. The fish is ready when it begins to flake and exudes a tantalizing aroma, reminiscent of culinary perfection.
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With care and precision, transfer the grilled salmon to a fresh, clean platter, ready to receive the final touch of culinary finesse.
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Pour the warm, simmering 1/2 cup sauce over the succulent salmon, allowing it to cascade over the glistening fillets, infusing each bite with an irresistible combination of flavors.
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Serve with your favorite accompaniments and revel in the culinary symphony that is Grilled Glazed Salmon, a testament to the artistry of gastronomy.
