Mouthwatering Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon Recipe

Enjoy the delightful taste of Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, a dish that tantalizes the palate with its sweet and savoury glaze. This recipe enhances the natural flavours of salmon with a rich concoction of brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of lemon, creating a meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also impressively delicious. Ideal for a quick dinner or a special occasion, this salmon dish promises a satisfying experience with every bite.

Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into 4 pieces
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

For the Sauce:

  • 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

Instructions:

  • If possible, take the salmon out of the fridge 15-20 minutes before starting the recipe to allow it to come to room temperature. Cut the salmon into 4 equal pieces and pat it dry with a paper towel. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  • While the pan is heating, whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes. Then reduce the heat to medium, flip the salmon over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until almost cooked through.

  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Pour the sauce into the skillet between the salmon pieces. Let it bubble and thicken for 20-30 seconds, then remove the pan from the heat (the residual heat will continue to thicken the sauce without burning it).
  • Flip the salmon over one more time and spoon the thickened sauce over the top of the fish.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes:

  • The thickness of your salmon may alter the cooking time required — the recipe assumes the salmon is approximately 1-inch thick.
  • If you have more than a pound of salmon, make sure it’s not too much over or the pieces may be crowded in the pan, which could affect proper cooking. Sear in two batches if necessary.
  • Grating frozen ginger is much easier keep fresh ginger in the freezer and use a grater or zester.

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