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Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze

Salmon with brown sugar glaze baked on a parchment-lined sheet pan garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
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This Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze is a perfect weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes. A simple sweet and savory glaze made with brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic caramelizes beautifully on tender baked salmon fillets.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the glaze is smooth and glossy.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then place on the prepared baking sheet skin-side down with space between each fillet.
  4. Brush the glaze generously over each fillet, coating the top and sides. Reserve a small amount to brush on after baking for a shiny finish.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Watch carefully during the last 3 minutes as the glaze can darken quickly. Loosely tent with foil if needed.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately brush with any reserved glaze for a lacquered finish.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pat salmon dry before glazing so the glaze adheres and caramelizes better rather than steaming off.
  • For a thicker glaze, simmer it in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes before brushing on the salmon.
  • If the glaze starts to burn during baking, loosely tent the salmon with aluminum foil for the remaining cook time.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze for a gentle kick of heat.
  • Nutrition values are estimated per serving.

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