Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
This Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon blends sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with a tender, flaky texture. The salmon bakes gently in a foil packet with a glaze of brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice, sealing in moisture and infusing the fish with a balanced glaze. Finishing under the broiler caramelizes the glaze, adding a caramelized crust and intensified flavor. It’s a straightforward way to prepare Atlantic salmon with a flavorful glaze that complements the fish’s natural richness, ideal for a simple yet flavorful main course.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon Atlantic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- lemon juice of one
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon garnish, lemon sliced, parsley chopped, if desired
- parsley garnish, lemon sliced, parsley chopped, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay 2 pounds Atlantic salmon on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 garlic cloves,juice of one lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour the glaze over the salmon. Top the salmon with aluminum foil and seal.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked throughout. Take the foil off of the top and baste the salmon with the sauce in the foil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Garnish with sliced lemons and chopped parsley if desired if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh minced garlic to enhance the garlic flavor in the glaze.
- Broil briefly after baking to caramelize the brown sugar glaze for best texture and flavor contrast.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley for a fresh finish and added color.
- Ensure salmon is fully cooked through without overbaking to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1496mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1169mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.