Slow Roasted Brown Sugar and Dill Cured Salmon

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Slow Roasted Brown Sugar and Dill Cured Salmon Recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

24 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

24g

Fat

22g

Slow Roasted Brown Sugar and Dill Cured Salmon is a delicious and healthy recipe perfect for any occasion. The salmon is first cured with a mixture of brown sugar, fresh dill, and kosher salt for 24 hours before being slowly roasted in the oven. The result is a sweet and savory dish that is high in protein and healthy fats. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy yet flavorful meal that can be prepared in advance and served as a main dish or as a part of a larger spread.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped dill, and kosher salt.
2.	Spread half of the brown sugar mixture in a baking dish.
3.	Place the salmon fillet on top of the brown sugar mixture.
4.	Spread the remaining brown sugar mixture over the salmon.
5.	Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
6.	Preheat the oven to 275°F.
7.	Remove the salmon from the baking dish and rinse off the excess cure.
8.	Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
9.	Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
10.	Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
11.	Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
12.	In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
13.	Serve the salmon with the mayonnaise mixture and garnish with fresh dill.

PROS

Slow roasting brings out the natural flavors of the salmon and the brown sugar and dill cure adds a sweet and savory taste.

The dish is high in protein and healthy fats.

CONS

The salmon needs to be cured for 24 hours before roasting, which requires some advance planning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health and brain function.
The Dijon mustard in the mayonnaise mixture adds a tangy flavor and may help boost your metabolism.

	1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
	1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
	2 tablespoons kosher salt
	1 salmon fillets
	cooking spray
	1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
	2 tablespoons Dijon mustard