Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon with Garlic Butter
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon with Garlic Butter is an irresistible dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich, sweet-savory glaze. Infused with garlic and baked to perfection, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Impress your guests and elevate your dining experience with this delightful seafood creation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, minced garlic, melted butter, soy sauce, and lemon juice until blended.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spoon half of the glaze over the fillets; reserve the rest for later.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Baste with remaining glaze and broil for an additional 2 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg