Salmon baked with brazilian rub

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Salmon fillets, 5 to 6 oz each
½largeOrange, zest and juice only
½largeLemon; juice only
Salt and pepper to taste
2tablespoonsBrown sugar
1tablespoonChili powder
1largeGarlic clove; minced
2tablespoonsButter; melted

Directions

In a shallow dish large enough to hold the salmon, combine the juices salt and pepper. Add the salmon, turning to coat with the marinade.

Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning the fillets once.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil and grease with a little of the melted butter. In a small dish, combine the orange zest, brown sugar, chili powder and minced garlic. Rub the marinated salmon with the brown sugar mixture.

Place in the pan and drizzle with the remaining melted butter.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes.

Per serving: 327 calories, 10 gm carbohydrates, 107 mg cholesterol, 363 mg sodium, 33 gm protein, 17 gm fat, 5 gm saturated fat