Baked Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
Sometimes dinner needs a little glam, and baked salmon with brown sugar glaze is basically your red-carpet meal in yoga pants.
The glaze caramelizes into a glossy coat that screams effort, even though you spent less time cooking than scrolling Instagram.
Sweet meets savory here, giving your salmon the glow-up it deserves without any drama from complicated steps.
Pair it with roasted veggies, pour yourself wine, and pretend you’re at a fancy restaurant without paying for valet.
Baked Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
Baked salmon with brown sugar glaze delivers tender fish coated in a sweet-savory topping, perfect for an elegant yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with foil.
- In saucepan, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Place salmon fillets on sheet. Brush glaze generously over fillets.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, basting once halfway, until salmon flakes easily.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra glaze.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin D: 50%
- Vitamin B12: 45%
- Potassium: 28%
- Iron: 12%
- Calcium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap soy sauce for tamari to make it gluten-free.
- Add red pepper flakes to glaze for a spicy kick.
- Serve with quinoa or roasted asparagus for balance.
