Baked Crunchy and Sweet Salmon

I love salmon regardless of how it is cooked.  This salmon was packed with flavor and the crunchy topping made you keep going back for more.

Ingredients:

2 pounds salon filet

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

2-4 tablespoons fresh parsley

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a 9×13 glass baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray foil with olive oil spray.
2. Place the salmon skin side down in the baking dish.
3. Spread Dijon mustard all over fish.
4. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Mix the breadcrumbs, parsley, and olive oil in a separate bowl.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture all over the fish and gently press it down.
7. Top with the breadcrumb’s mixture.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the salmon is firm and flakes when pressed.
9. Enjoy!