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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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Smoky Bacon-Glazed Salmon

By Lynne Webb

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

Cook: 15

Total: 25

Servings: servings

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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

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.