Description
This Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is an easy and flavorful baked dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated with a sweet and tangy glaze made from brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it’s complemented beautifully by a caramelized finish and vibrant lemon and parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets
- 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 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Place Salmon: Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow heat to circulate.
- Apply Glaze: Spoon the prepared glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring they are generously coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Broil for Caramelization: For an extra caramelized finish, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the glaze mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
