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Quick Baked BBQ Salmon with Sesame Glaze
Sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized, this baked salmon relies on a simple three-ingredient glaze to transform dinner. You'll mix standard barbecue sauce with soy sauce and a splash of lemon juice to create a sticky coating that bubbles beautifully in the oven. A quick shower of sesame seeds brings a nutty finish to the tender fish. It's a foolproof method that requires barely any active cooking, leaving you with a highly requested main course in under half an hour.
Ingredients
- 4 SERVINGS
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
- 1½ to 2 pounds boneless salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and coat it lightly with cooking spray. The foil prevents the sticky glaze from burning onto your pan.
- 2Stir the soy sauce, lemon juice, and barbecue sauce together in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- 3Scatter the sesame seeds across the top of the glazed fish, then season with freshly cracked salt and black pepper to your preference.
- 4Bake the salmon uncovered for 20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is bubbly.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm gently in the oven or microwave, adding a splash of water to keep the fish from drying out.
- Swap: If you don't have lemon juice, a splash of apple cider vinegar works well to balance the sweet barbecue sauce.