Description
Indulge in this delectable brown sugar glazed salmon with garlic butter, a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, melted butter, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish skin-side down. Pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For added caramelization, switch on the broiler for the last 2 minutes of cooking time while keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile. Add crushed red pepper for heat or fresh herbs like dill or parsley for an aromatic twist.