Description
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is a quick and delectable dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare succulent salmon fillets coated in a rich, sticky glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger. This simple yet impressive recipe is sure to please everyone at the dinner table, even the pickiest eaters. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. Whether enjoyed with rice, vegetables, or salad, this dish will become a go-to favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by cutting it into four pieces and patting dry; season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth (or water), and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon over and cook for another 2–3 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet and pour in the glaze. Let it bubble for about 20–30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Spoon extra glaze over salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon (approximately 4 ounces)
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 389mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg