Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
This Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the rich flavor of salmon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
- 1 aluminum foil optional
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon About 6 oz each.
- ¼ cup brown sugar Adjust sweetness to preference.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth to create a glaze.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish. Pour the glaze over the salmon, ensuring that each piece is well coated.
- Let the salmon marinate in the glaze for about 5 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Once the oven is ready, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (if desired) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For a caramelized finish, you may broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less brown sugar according to your preference.
This dish can be paired beautifully with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.