Description
Elevate your dinner with this delightful Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory glaze infused with garlic and ginger. This easy-to-make recipe not only pleases the palate but is also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for families or entertaining guests. Serve it alongside steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 equal pieces)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Remove salmon from the fridge for 15–20 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, grated ginger, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth (or water), and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Glaze the Salmon: Add remaining butter to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce around the salmon; let it bubble and thicken for about 20–30 seconds. Flip the salmon again to coat in glaze.
- Serve: Plate immediately with your favorite sides and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg