Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Tender baked salmon fillets topped with a sweet-savory brown sugar glaze and finished with fresh parsley and lemon.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet or baking dish lined or lightly greased
- 1 parchment paper optional for easy cleanup
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk or spoon for mixing glaze
- 1 Brush or spoon for applying glaze
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For the brown sugar glaze
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
For finishing
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 4 lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared pan.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and melted butter until smooth.
- Brush or spoon the glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- For extra color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes, then spoon any pooled glaze from the pan over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before glazing for better caramelization. Start checking for doneness at 12 minutes to avoid overbaking. Low-sodium soy sauce can be used if preferred.