Perfect Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
The Perfect Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon Recipe is a culinary gem that combines sweet and savory flavors to create an unforgettable dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven-safe Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon Fillets Fresh, skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each.
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar.
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce preferred.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Fresh grated ginger.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the salmon.
- to taste Fresh Herbs Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Season the top with a pinch of black pepper.
- Flip the salmon fillets and pour the glaze over them.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let the salmon rest for a minute.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with remaining glaze. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding red pepper flakes for spice or serving over sautéed greens.