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This smoky, bacon-infused glazed salmon adds loads of extra flavor with very little extra work, making it a perfectly yummy weeknight meal.
Two salmon fillets on a serving plate topped with a smoky bacon glaze, a tin of Spanish smoked paprika and measuring spoons in the background.

A sweet and smoky glaze made with brown sugar, ketchup, garlic and smoked paprika ramps up the flavor of quick-cooking salmon fillets to turn a simple weeknight meal into an easy family favorite.

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Two salmon fillets on a serving plate topped with a smoky bacon glaze, a tin of Spanish smoked paprika and measuring spoons in the background.
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Smoky Bacon-Glazed Salmon

This smoky, bacon-infused glazed salmon adds loads of extra flavor with very little extra work, making it a perfectly yummy weeknight meal.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed (5 to 6 ounces each)
  • 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons bacon fat
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared pan and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the bacon fat, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the smoked paprika, salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Taste and add more smoked paprika if desired.
  • Divide the glaze evenly over the salmon fillets and roast for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the fillets. Return the salmon to the oven until it’s cooked to medium doneness, 1 to 3 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 334, Total Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 477mg, Carbohydrates: 7g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Protein: 35g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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