Easy Brazilian Spiced Salmon

A South American twist on a North American fish, this sweet and smoky baked salmon recipe uses a Brazilian-style spice rub.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ lemon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 salmon fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Mix olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, paprika, and chile powder together in a bowl. Spread mixture over salmon fillets. Squeeze lemon juice on top.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes.