Lightly Smoked salmon with butter – Recipe

Delightfully rich and full of flavor, this lightly smoked salmon recipe combines the tenderness of oven-baked fish with buttery garlic. Finished with a touch of brown sugar and paprika, it’s the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory. A simple yet elegant dish ready in under 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 oz whole salmon fillet
• 3 tablespoons melted butter OR olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place a large piece of foil on rimmed baking sheet, place salmon fillet on top. Crimp edges of foil around salmon to make a little “boat”.

• Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Brush half of mixture over salmon. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, evenly sprinkle over salmon. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter.

• Bake salmon for 15-22 minutes, depending on preferred doneness. Baste salmon with juices halfway through baking, if desired. Once done, remove salmon from oven and rest for 5 minutes, then serve.