Mouthwatering Brown Sugar Grilled Salmon
A delightful sweetness combined with a hint of smokiness, this grilled salmon is perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh Atlantic salmon side (approx. 3 lbs)
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar (divided)
- 3 lemons, juiced (reserve rinds)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze by combining 1 cup of dark brown sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Brush the salmon with the glaze, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the reserved lemon rinds over the salmon for added flavor.
- Preheat your grill. To ensure the salmon is perfectly cooked, use a meat thermometer.
- Place a grill mat on the grates to prevent the brown sugar glaze from sticking.
- Grill the salmon, keeping the brush strokes gentle to avoid knocking off the glaze.
- Cook until the salmon is flaky and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can easily adapt this recipe to a 400°F oven on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid drying out the salmon and ensure perfect cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg