Description
Texas Roadhouse Salmon is a quick and easy recipe that brings restaurant-quality seafood to your kitchen with a rich, buttery glaze accented by smoky paprika and fresh herbs. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors, this dish is healthy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes—ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 fresh salmon fillets, skin-on (wild-caught or farm-raised)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish. Stir in the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until you achieve a smooth, cohesive glaze that will coat the salmon perfectly.
- Preheat Your Oven or Grill: If baking, heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). For grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and a caramelized crust.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring better glaze adhesion. Place the fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet or directly onto the preheated grill grates.
- Brush the Glaze: Generously coat the top of each salmon fillet with the prepared glaze, reserving some to apply after cooking for an extra layer of flavor.
- Cook the Salmon: Bake or grill the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque but still moist inside. Adjust cooking time depending on thickness of the fillets.
- Final Glaze and Garnish: Remove the salmon from heat and brush the remaining glaze on top while the fish is still hot. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Use room temperature salmon by letting it sit out for about 15 minutes prior to cooking for even results.
- Do not overcook; remove when the salmon flakes easily to maintain juicy, tender texture.
- Keep skin on to help retain moisture and add a crispy texture.
- Brush glaze over the salmon multiple times during cooking for richer flavor and caramelization.
- Use freshly ground black pepper and high-quality smoked paprika for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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