Amazing 20-Minute Brown Sugar Salmon People Can’t Stop Making
This is a simple, flavorful Brown Sugar Salmon recipe that you will want to make repeatedly. It balances sweet and savory notes perfectly for a quick, impressive weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and soy sauce until the sugar mostly dissolves. Stir in the garlic powder.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Spoon the brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, creating a glaze.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for some of the brown sugar for a different sweetness profile.
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated before placing the salmon inside for even cooking.
- If your fillets are very thick, you may need to add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg