Brown Sugar Baked Salmon Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more budget-friendly fish option.

Mix brown sugar with lemon zest, smoked paprika, and salt to create a spice rub.

Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets.

Add the spice rub to the salmon and move it around to cover most of the top.

Toss the green beans with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Scatter the green beans around the salmon on the baking sheet.

Bake the salmon until cooked through, about 15 minutes, but check thickness for timing.

Use tips from the recipe to determine when the salmon is done.

Cooking Techniques

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