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Oven Baked Salmon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

Oven Baked Salmon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce That Dazzles

Oven Baked Salmon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce showcases exquisite flavors in a quick preparation for a delightful dining experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 oz Salmon Fillet A rich source of omega-3 fatty acids
For the Blackberry Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup Base for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Adds a zesty tang
  • 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Provides sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper Adds heat
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Brightens the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Deepens flavor
  • 1 tbsp Molasses Complements sweetness
  • 1 cup Frozen Blackberries Star of the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary Adds fragrance
  • Optional Fresh Blackberries Enhances presentation

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat frozen blackberries on low until thawed (about 5 minutes). Add ketchup, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, black pepper, lemon juice, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  4. Spread blackberry barbecue sauce generously over the salmon. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove from the oven, let rest for a minute, and garnish with fresh rosemary and additional blackberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check for doneness using a fork. Allow salmon to rest after baking for juicier results.

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