Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon Recipe
This delicious salmon recipe features a sweet and savory glaze made with brown sugar and soy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet plus olive oil, salt and pepper for seasoning
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 cup salted butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring salmon to room temp: Let salmon sit out for 10–15 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the baking dish: Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the glaze: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Heat until melted and smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Pour sauce over salmon, cover with foil, and bake for 10 to 25 minutes. Broil for 2–3 minutes for caramelization if desired.
- Finish and serve: Let rest, transfer to a platter, drizzle with extra sauce, and serve over rice, noodles, or veggies.
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon and adjust cooking time based on thickness.