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Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Glazed Salmon

Brown sugar soy sauce glazed salmon with a caramelized, sticky glaze. Oven-baked salmon is brushed with thickened glaze, then broiled briefly for a glossy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Brown Sugar Soy Glaze
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Preheat and prepare
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Pat salmon dry, then season with salt and black pepper.
Make the glaze
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Place salmon in the baking dish and pour half of the glaze over the fillets.
Bake and thicken glaze
  1. Bake for 12 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
  2. Meanwhile, simmer the remaining glaze in a small saucepan for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Broil and finish
  1. Remove salmon from oven and brush generously with the thickened glaze.
  2. Broil for 2 minutes to caramelize, watching closely so the glaze doesn’t burn.
  3. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges.
Serve
  1. Serve the glazed salmon with rice or roasted vegetables.

Notes

For the best caramelization, brush the salmon with thickened glaze right after baking so it sets under the broiler. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 300°F (150°C) oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes. Dietary swap: use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) for a gluten-free version if needed.