Maple Sugar Brûléed Salmon

Name: Maple Sugar Brûléed Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillet; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon maple or turbinado sugar

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Sprinkle salmon with maple sugar and torch before serving for a unique presentation.

Serves: 4Prep: 5 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 pound salmon fillet
2 teaspoons olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon maple or turbinado sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Step 2
Pat salmon dry with a paper towel and place on pan skin side down. Brush with oil and sprinkle with seasonings.
Step 3
Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your preference.
Step 4
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon maple or turbinado sugar on top of the cooked fish. Slowly move the kitchen torch back and forth, until the sugar is caramelized.
Step 5
To brûlée in the broiler, remove fish 2 minutes prior to its finished cooking time. Set the oven to broil. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon maple or turbinado sugar on top of fish. Place the baking sheet on the top rack and cook for about 1-2 minutes, keeping the oven door ajar and checking constantly. Rotate pan so the sugar is evenly caramelized.
Step 6
Refrigerate leftovers.