Description
Succulent brown sugar glazed salmon creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Seamless preparation and bold ingredients combine for an elegant seafood dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, boneless (6 oz | 170 g)
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed (50 g)
- 2 tbsps dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper, ground, to taste
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 425°F (220°C), positioning the rack near the upper section to optimize heat circulation for precise salmon cooking.
- Pan Setup: Lightly mist a broiler pan with cooking spray, creating a non-stick surface that facilitates effortless food release and simplified cleaning.
- Salmon Seasoning: Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared pan, generously seasoning with salt, ground pepper, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create a harmonious glaze that enhances the fish’s maritime flavors.
- Glaze Application: Whisk brown sugar and Dijon mustard until the mixture becomes a glossy, caramel-hued coating, then meticulously distribute across the salmon’s surface to ensure an even, glistening layer.
- Initial Roasting: Slide the pan into the preheated oven, roasting for 10 minutes to develop a foundation of succulent tenderness while the glaze begins to caramelize.
- Broiling Finish: Switch the oven to broil, intensifying the heat to transform the glaze into a rich, golden-brown crust that promises a tantalizing sweet-tangy profile.
- Serving Presentation: Remove the salmon when the glaze achieves a burnished appearance, indicating perfect doneness, and immediately plate alongside vibrant roasted vegetables or a crisp salad to complete this epicurean experience.
Notes
- Preheat Precisely: Set oven at exactly 425°F with rack positioned in upper third for even, perfect salmon cooking.
- Prep Non-Stick Surface: Lightly spray broiler pan to ensure easy food release and hassle-free cleanup after cooking.
- Season Strategically: Sprinkle salt and pepper sparingly to enhance salmon’s natural ocean-fresh flavor without overwhelming delicate fish.
- Glaze Game Changer: Whisk brown sugar and Dijon mustard thoroughly to create a glossy, balanced coating that caramelizes beautifully and adds complex sweet-tangy notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg