Description
Oven Baked Salmon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms tender salmon fillets into a gourmet experience. The rich, sweet-tangy blackberry sauce elevates this easy recipe, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Bursting with flavor and vibrant colors, this dish will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup ripe blackberries
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, ketchup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and olive oil. Mash gently until blended but still chunky.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the blackberry barbecue sauce over each fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg