Description
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is an easy and delicious 20-minute dinner recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors, resulting in caramelized salmon fillets that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fillets Atlantic Salmon Center-cut
- approx 6–8oz each
- 1/2 cup (110g) Dark Brown Sugar Packed
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon Mustard Smooth
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 1 tsp (2g) Black Pepper Freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp (8g) Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
- 1 wedge Lemon Freshly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together dark brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and black pepper to create the glaze.
- Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Generously brush the brown sugar glaze over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a lemon wedge before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, Caramelized Salmon, 20-Minute Dinner, Easy Salmon Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe