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Sweet Sumac Salmon Recipe

Sweet Sumac Salmon Recipe: Flavorful & Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Sweet Sumac Salmon recipe is a simple yet extraordinary dish, balancing sweet and tangy flavors for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Can be replaced with trout, arctic char, or cod while adjusting baking time as necessary.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Adds moisture and helps spices adhere.
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar Provides sweetness balancing the tang of sumac.
  • 2 tbsp Sumac Unique spice delivering tangy, lemony flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Enhances depth and aroma.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Adds color and smokiness.
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper Optional for spice; adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Essential seasoning.
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 1 whole Lemon Cut into wedges for serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, sumac, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until it forms a paste.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and coat them evenly with the spice paste.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to pat the salmon dry for better adherence of the spice paste and consider using fresh herbs for a pronounced flavor.

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