Description
This Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a caramelized glaze that enhances the natural richness of salmon. Easy to prepare and bake, it makes a delicious and elegant main course that’s ready in under 30 minutes, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Glaze
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using, until smooth and well combined.
- Arrange Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Apply Glaze: Brush the prepared glaze generously over the tops of each salmon fillet to ensure a flavorful coating.
- Bake: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze has caramelized nicely.
- Broil for Finish (Optional): For a deeper glaze, broil the salmon for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 15 to 30 minutes before baking.
- This recipe works well with other types of fish such as trout or cod.
- Pair the baked salmon with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
