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Baked Salmon Recipe Brown Sugar

This baked salmon features a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze that caramelizes to a flaky, juicy finish in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the glaze.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Spoon the glaze evenly over each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil and broil the salmon for an additional 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salmon marinate in the glaze for 30 minutes before baking.