Description

Oven Baked Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a rich blend of brown sugar and Dijon mustard. The glaze melts and caramelizes in the oven, creating a glossy finish with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This recipe is ideal for quick dinners while still feeling special and satisfying.

Ingredients

Boneless salmon fillets about six ounces each

Cooking spray for greasing the pan

Salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

Packed light brown sugar

Dijon mustard such as French’s Dijon Mustard or Annie’s Organic Dijon Mustard

Optional pinch of garlic powder

Optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

2. Preheat the oven broiler and position the oven rack about six inches from the heat source

3. Lightly grease a broiler pan or rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray

4. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season evenly with salt and black pepper

5. Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared pan with space between each piece

6. In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and Dijon mustard until smooth and glossy

7. Spread the brown sugar glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet

8. Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the glaze is bubbling and slightly caramelized

9. Continue cooking until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque in the center

10. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest briefly before serving

11.

Notes

Fresh salmon with firm flesh gives the best texture and flavor in this recipe

Adjust the balance of sweetness and tang by slightly increasing or decreasing the brown sugar or mustard

For a baked version instead of broiled cook at four hundred degrees Fahrenheit and finish briefly under the broiler

Line the pan with foil before greasing to make cleanup easier

A short resting time after cooking helps keep the salmon juicy

Prep Time: ten minutes
Cook Time: fifteen minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American