Glazed Salmon

Name: Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

After I grilled this for my boss and her husband, I was swamped with calls asking for the recipe the next day at work. And it only takes minutes to prepare.—Naomi Mahoney, Oakville, Ontario.

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the oil, molasses, garlic and lemon zest; reserve half of the mixture for serving.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the hear for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with molasses mixture. Serve with reserved molasses mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 583 calories, 43g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Glazed Salmon in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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homemadewithlove

Mar 26, 2016

Salmon with a tasty glaze is our favorite way to eat salmon. Rice and steamed veggies makes an excellent dinner.
Chickermunker2

Jun 25, 2014

This recipe makes a great 2-hour marinade (basting doesn't add enough flavor but it is too strong to use at the table).Thanks for posting this Naomi!
cswill

May 8, 2012

I'm not a big fan of fish, but my husband is so I make an effort to find recipes to cook we can both like and he absolutely loved it!
katlaydee3

Jul 18, 2011

I made this recipe this weekend and it was great. I served it with the Greek Orzo Salad in the same issue.
Francisca3032

Jun 20, 2011

Very tasty and sweet even off the grill.
mvdeporre

Apr 15, 2011

My kids and I thought this was the worst recipe for Salmon I have ever made. The molasses burned and there was NO taste. It was very heavy and oily with the olive oil.I will not make this again.
brenda526

Feb 27, 2011

This recipe was surprisingly easy. It was too cold and wet to grill outside so we broiled the salmon without basting it and it still turned out excellent. My husband, who does not like salmon, actually went back for seconds!
10sChick

Dec 30, 2010

This recipe was very easy to whip together, but I did make a few changes. The molasses was very overpowering and "bitter" in the glaze, so I added a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar to sweeten it up a bit. Also as I was cooking I added more garlic powder on top. I didn't have access to a grill in the middle of winter, but it does cook fast and so moist just in a saute pan. Delicious!
grannygourmet

Jan 6, 2010

The glaze made this salmon a cut above the usual. It was quick and easy to make and a hit with my family.
KOlson

Aug 27, 2009

My husband is not a big fan of salmon, but he loved this recipe. It was also a hit with my teenage son. I will be making this again.