Description
Sticky, sweet, and irresistibly savory, this **Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze** is your new go-to for a quick dinner or easy weeknight meal. With just a handful of pantry staples, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with caramelized edges and juicy, flaky fish. Ideal for busy nights, it pairs beautifully with potatoes, greens, or rice and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, healthy food ideas, or an impressive main for guests, this brown sugar glazed salmon fits the bill for every occasion.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
1 cup baby potatoes or 1 lemon, quartered (optional for roasting)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (or heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat if pan-searing).
3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4. Place salmon skin-side down on a baking tray or hot skillet and brush with glaze.
5. Cook for 12–15 minutes in the oven or 4–5 minutes per side on the stovetop.
6. Brush salmon with reserved glaze during the final few minutes of cooking.
7. Garnish with thyme or parsley and serve with roasted potatoes or lemon wedges.
Notes
Always pat the salmon dry before glazing to ensure it caramelizes properly.
Don’t overcook the salmon; remove it from heat as soon as it flakes easily.
Use skin-on fillets to help retain moisture and structure during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg