Description
A delicious Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon recipe that will impress your guests with its sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs salmon fillet (skin-on or skinless)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Optional garnish: chopped green onion or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Let salmon rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until smooth (do not boil).
- Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish. Brush top with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Pour warm glaze evenly over the salmon. Cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 10–25 minutes depending on fillet thickness (approximately 10 minutes per inch).
- Optional: remove foil and broil for 2–3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
- Garnish with green onion or parsley. Serve with rice, noodles, or roasted veggies.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides like rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables.
- Adjust the baking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg