Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, a dish that masterfully combines sweet and savory flavors to create an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. The rich glaze, made with brown sugar, soy sauce, and fresh ginger, elevates the salmon to restaurant-quality perfection right in your kitchen. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or vibrant roasted vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this easy salmon recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 pieces)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Bring salmon to room temperature by letting it sit out for 15–20 minutes. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, grated ginger, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth (or water), and cornstarch.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon; reduce heat to medium and cook for another 2–3 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet and pour the prepared glaze around the salmon. Allow it to bubble for about 20–30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Spoon glaze over each piece of salmon before serving warm with desired sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg