Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
A delightful fusion of sweet and savory salmon glazed with brown sugar, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic powder in a bowl until fully dissolved.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Coat the salmon with the glaze, placing them skin side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Broil for an additional 2 minutes for extra glaze.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve.
Notes
Serve on jasmine rice or with roasted veggies. For variations, consider adding chili flakes for spice or fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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