Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, a quick and easy meal that combines sweet and savory notes for an unforgettable dining experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish features tender salmon fillets coated in a rich glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon, and ginger. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress. Serve it alongside rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 equal pieces)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Remove salmon from the fridge and let it sit for 15–20 minutes at room temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, ginger, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter; once hot, sear the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until nearly done.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet and pour the sauce around the salmon. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Spoon the glaze over the salmon and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon (approximately 4 ounces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg