Firecracker Salmon with Spicy Molasses

Baked salmon made with a quick blended marinade delivering the deep rich flavor of molasses and the undertones of some spice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup cilantro
• 1 ½ tablespoons hot pepper relish
• 1 pound salmon, with skin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cilantro, molasses, relish, garlic, olive oil, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 2

Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish and coat with the molasses mixture. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Turn salmon over and refrigerate 15 minutes more.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and turn salmon skin-side down in the baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes.