Description
Have you ever wondered why restaurant salmon always has that beautiful, shiny coating? This 5-ingredient brown sugar salmon glaze is a game-changer that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. It is a quick, family-friendly meal that turns a simple piece of fish into a gourmet dinner in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets, patted dry
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel so the glaze sticks.
- Mix the Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until it forms a thick syrup.
- Apply the Coating: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and use a spoon or brush to apply a thick layer of the glaze over each fillet.
- Bake: Put the salmon in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- The Broil Trick: For the last 2 minutes, turn the oven to broil and watch closely until the glaze bubbles and forms a dark, crispy crust.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving over rice or with your favorite green vegetables.
Notes
Pat the fish very dry before glazing to ensure the sauce grips the meat. For a spicy twist, add a teaspoon of Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the mixture. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before eating can make the flavors pop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg