Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze

Salmon with brown sugar glaze is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the natural richness of salmon with the sweet and savory notes of a brown sugar glaze. This dish is a popular choice for those looking for a quick and easy way to prepare salmon while still impressing their guests with a burst of flavor. The brown sugar glaze caramelizes as it cooks, creating a mouthwatering crust that adds depth and complexity to the delicate, flaky texture of the salmon.

Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze
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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze
cooking spray
4 (6 ounce) boneless salmon fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions

Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze

Step 1

Preheat the oven broiler and set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place on the prepared broiler pan. Whisk together brown sugar and mustard in a small bowl; spoon mixture evenly over salmon.

Step 3

Cook under the preheated broiler until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330

Calories

16g

Fat

15g

Carbs

29g

Protein

Complement

The combination of the slightly sweet glaze and the rich, buttery flavor of the salmon makes for a perfect pairing that is sure to please even the most discerning palates. This dish is versatile enough to be served at a casual weeknight dinner or as the star of a special occasion meal. Whether grilled, baked, or broiled, salmon with brown sugar glaze is a simple yet elegant dish that is guaranteed to be a hit at any dining table.