Firecracker Salmon with Spicy Molasses

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

Submitted by Chef Mo
Published on October 25, 2018
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ⅓ cup cilantro

  • ¼ cup molasses

  • 1 ½ tablespoons hot pepper relish

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 pound salmon, with skin

Directions

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

  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.

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

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
14g Fat
17g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 735mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.