Harissa and Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Directions

This simple salmon recipe has only a few ingredients and still manages to over-deliver on both flavor and presentation. I first made this dish for a big lunch that I was hosting at home with my wildly creative friends Dan Pelosi, Nicolette Miller, Paula, Kari, and Helen among them. Paula said it was the best salmon she’s ever had! It is very good. I like serving this family-style at the table as it encourages conversation, especially if not everyone knows each other well. Think of it as a built-in ice breaker. Serve with Roasted Potato Salad with Za’atar, Feta, and Mint and Little Gems with Avocado, Pistachios, and Miso-Honey Dressing.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Set the salmon on the sheet pan and season well all over with salt.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together the harissa paste, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt and vinegar as needed.

4. Pour over the salmon and with your hands or using a small spatula, coat the fish well with the marinade.

5. Bake until the salmon is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Finish with a few pinches of flaky salt and the herbs and serve family-style at the table.

Excerpted from Better at Home by Colu Henry. Published by Abrams, 2026.