Description
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is a quick and healthy meal made with just four ingredients. This easy sheet pan dinner delivers sweet, savory, and flaky perfection in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 boneless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or a lightly oiled broiler pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the temperature to 425°F and place the oven rack in the upper third to prepare for broiling later.
- Prep your pan: Lightly spray a broiler pan or baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then place the salmon fillets skin-side down if applicable.
- Season the fillets: Lightly sprinkle each piece of salmon with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors before adding the glaze.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard until a thick, spreadable paste forms that easily coats the salmon.
- Apply the glaze: Spoon the mixture generously over each salmon fillet and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly across the top.
- Bake the salmon: Place the salmon in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. It should begin to flake at the edges but still feel moist in the center.
- Broil to finish: Switch the oven to broil and move the tray to the top rack. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and slightly charred, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Rest and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. This helps lock in moisture and allows the glaze to set.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar if you want a slightly different sweetness. For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of chili crunch to the glaze. If you’re meal-prepping, cooked salmon keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and is excellent in salads or wraps. For an added citrus punch, serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (plus 5–7 minutes broil)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg