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brown sugar glazed salmon recipe

Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

A delicious and easy recipe for brown sugar glazed salmon with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that creates a beautiful glossy finish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on preferred
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease baking dish
  2. Mix: Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and lemon juice, whisk until smooth
  3. Assemble: Place salmon skin-down in baking dish and coat with glaze generously
  4. Bake: Cook 15-20 minutes until flaky and glossy, check at 15 minutes

Notes

  • Pat salmon dry before glazing to ensure better adhesion and prevent watery results
  • Reserve some glaze for brushing halfway through cooking for extra glossy finish
  • Use a meat thermometer – internal temperature should reach 145°F for perfect doneness
  • Let salmon rest briefly before serving to allow juices to redistribute for best texture
  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 385 calories
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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