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Ingredients
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¾ teaspoon olive oil, divided
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1 clove garlic, minced
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⅓ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup soy sauce
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½ lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon honey
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¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for garnish
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
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Heat 1/4 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil until just beginning to brown.
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Mix together sautéed garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add salmon fillets to the bag, turning to coat with marinade, squeeze to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Remove salmon from the marinade and shake to remove excess liquid. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade and discard remainder.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange salmon fillets in the hot skillet; pour reserved marinade over salmon.
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Cover and cook, occasionally spooning liquid in the pan over fillets, until salmon is browned and flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Garnish salmon with sea salt and black pepper.
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Recipe Tip
For the best results, use Icelandic sea salt and organic Tellicherry pepper.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
299 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 299 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
Sodium 1082mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 37g | 74% |
Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
Calcium 74mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 661mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.