Description
A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. The combination of sweet brown sugar, savory soy sauce, and tangy Dijon mustard creates a delicious glaze that enhances the natural richness of the salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Serving:
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper until smooth.
- Glaze and bake: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the glaze generously over each fillet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a caramelized finish, broil the salmon for the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.
- This glaze also works well on grilled salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
