Indulge in the exquisite flavors of brown sugar-cured salmon, a culinary masterpiece that combines sweet, savory, and smoky notes for an unforgettable taste experience. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From a classic brown sugar cure to variations infused with herbs, spices, and citrus, each recipe offers unique flavor profiles that cater to diverse preferences. Additionally, discover innovative serving suggestions that elevate the cured salmon beyond traditional bagels and cream cheese, transforming it into an elegant appetizer or main course. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the art of curing salmon with brown sugar and unlock a world of delectable possibilities.
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GARLIC BROWN SUGAR GLAZED SALMON
Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon has the most amazing garlic brown sugar soy glaze. The flavor is out of this world and it will become a new family favorite!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the salmon on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the glaze over the salmon. Top the salmon with aluminum foil and seal.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked throughout. Take the foil off of the top and baste the salmon with the sauce in the foil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 1496 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DRY-BRINED SMOKED SALMON
We've been playing with smoked salmon recipes for years and this quick dry-brine process is easy and delicious. A go-to appetizer in our house any time there's a party. Hope you enjoy. Try serving it with plain bagels and cream cheese.
Provided by Kaitlyn85
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Seafood
Time 10h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix 1 cup brown sugar and kosher salt together in a small bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan. Arrange 2 to 3 salmon fillets on top; cover with some of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers until all the salmon fillets are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat a smoker to 195 degrees F (91 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Rinse brown sugar mixture off salmon fillets. Brush fillets lightly with honey and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar on top.
- Pour cola-flavored beverage into the smoker's water pan; add water to within 1 inch of the top. Place half of the wood chips around the perimeter of the hot charcoal. Place salmon on the cooking racks.
- Cook salmon, adding more wood chips if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Cool before serving, at least 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 7653 mg, Sugar 44.8 g
BROWN SUGAR-CURED SALMON
This grilled and smoked salmon recipe by the food writer Betty Fussell calls for curing the fish for several hours with salt, brown sugar and spices before smoking it over indirect heat on your grill. While the fatty fish absorbs the smoke beautifully, the fish can also be successfully cooked in a grill pan, or under the broiler. The salt and sugar cure, laced with sweet spices, both flavors the fish and firms up its flesh, giving it a meaty, silky texture. Serve it with a crisp salad for a light supper, or with rice for something more substantial.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 4h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat fish dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, pepper, spices and zest. Rub mixture all over fish. Place in a dish, cover and let cure in the fridge for at least 4 hours and preferably 8 hours. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Generously oil salmon.
- Light the grill. Once coals are hot, scatter drained hickory chips over coals. (If you're using a gas grill, place them in a disposable metal pan on the grill next to the salmon.)
- Place salmon flesh-side down on grill and cover, closing top vent so not much smoke is released. Smoke salmon, covered, for about 5 to 6 minutes, then flip. (If the fish is sticking to the grill grate, then it's not ready to flip. Cook for another 3 to 10 minutes, depending upon how hot your fire is. The fish is done when the interior is medium pink and exterior crisp and smoky. Serve with lemon wedges.
SMOKED SALMON
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time P1DT5h30m
Yield 20 to 30 portions, depending o
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together salt, sugar, brown sugar and peppercorns. Spread extra-wide aluminum foil a little longer than the length of the fish and top with an equally long layer of plastic wrap. Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the plastic. Lay 1 side of the fish skin down onto the rub. Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the flesh of the salmon. Place second side of salmon, flesh down onto the first side. Use the remaining rub to cover the skin on the top piece. Fold plastic over to cover then close edges of foil together and crimp tightly around the fish. Place wrapped fish onto a plank or sheet pan and top with another plank or pan. Weigh with a heavy phone book or a brick or two and refrigerate for 12 hours. Flip the fish over and refrigerate another 12 hours. Some juice will leak out during the process so make sure there's a place for the runoff to gather. Unwrap fish and rinse off the cure with cold water. Pat salmon with paper towels then place in a cool, dry place (not the refrigerator) until the surface of the fish is dry and matte-like, 1 to 3 hours depending on humidity. A fan may be used to speed the process. Smoke fish (see Note) over smoldering hardwood chips or sawdust, keeping the temperature inside the smoker between 150 degrees F and 160 degrees F until the thickest part of the fish registers 150 degrees. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Cook's Note: Trout, mackerel, and bluefish also smoke well.
BROWN SUGAR CURE
Make and share this Brown Sugar Cure recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jax Carcache
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 30-35 salmon sides, 300-350 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine everything in a large bowl. Mix well. Apply generously to a whole salmon side. Refrigerate salmon overnight. The sugar will melt into the fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10582.5, Carbohydrate 78.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 73.6, Protein 1.1
SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
This is my favorite recipe! I make this way too often. It's quick and easy! I serve this with rice and broccoli.
Provided by Tamara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source; prepare the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper and arrange onto the prepared broiler pan. Whisk together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; spoon mixture evenly onto top of salmon fillets.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
BROWN-SUGAR GRAVLAX
Making your own cured salmon is easier than you think-and so impressive at your next dinner party.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 6 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, and dill to make the dry cure. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, brandy, and whiskey; stir.
- Lay salmon, skin-sides down, on a clean, dry surface. Brush liquid mixture generously over fish. Pack dry cure evenly over fillets; wrap tightly with two layers of plastic wrap.
- Place one piece of fish, skin-side down, in a pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place the other piece of fish, skin-side up, on top of the first. Place a cutting board on top of the fish, and weigh down board with soup cans or bricks. Chill 24 hours.
- Remove weights, unwrap fish, and drain liquid. Wrap fish again tightly in two fresh layers of plastic, reversing position of top and bottom pieces. Place weights on top; return to refrigerator. Chill 24 hours more.
- Repeat step 4.
- Unwrap the salmon, and scrape off the dry cure. Slice the salmon on the bias as thinly as possible, and serve. The gravlax can be stored, wrapped in plastic, in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SALMON
Pop these protein-packed salmon fillets in the oven before whipping up a sweet basting sauce. This tangy entree cooks up in minutes making it a perfect meal for busy families and unexpected weekend guests. -Debra Martin, Belleville, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Cut salmon into 4 portions; place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Remove from oven; preheat broiler., In a small saucepan, mix remaining ingredients; bring just to a boil. Brush over salmon. Broil 6 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best results.
- Cure the salmon for at least 24 hours, but no longer than 72 hours.
- Keep the salmon refrigerated during the curing process.
- Rinse the salmon thoroughly before serving.
- Serve the salmon with your favorite accompaniments, such as cream cheese, capers, or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Brown sugar cured salmon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover salmon. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook salmon, give brown sugar cured salmon a try. You won't be disappointed.
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