Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple
This baked salmon pairs a sweet brown sugar glaze with a smoky, gently spicy rub of smoked paprika, paprika, chili powder, and garlic. Olive oil keeps the fillets rich while lemon adds a bright finish, making it an easy choice for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a relaxed meal with family.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Mix olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, paprika, and chile powder together in a bowl. Spread the mixture over the salmon fillets. Squeeze lemon juice on top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 318.61 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 38.31 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 8.66 g 3%
- Total Fat 14.2 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.52 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.42 mg High 31%
- Sodium 144.49 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.95 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 6.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 663.61 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 25.27 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.5 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Brazilian Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 318.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple?
- It is a Brazilian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 318.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple healthy?
- Brazilian-Style Spiced Salmon Made Simple has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 318.61 calories and 38.31 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 144.49 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.52 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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