Salmon with Brown Sugar and Soy Sauce Glaze

Flaky, pan-seared salmon cooked in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze until a flavorful caramelized crust forms. This salmon is the perfect quick and tasty weeknight dinner idea!

Salmon is a go-to protein for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our home because it is so versatile and delicious. This brown sugar glazed salmon recipe is loaded with sweet and tangy flavors and is so easy to make.

For more delicious salmon recipes, check out our Blackened Salmon Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce and BBQ Salmon Sheet Pan Nachos next!

How To Make This Recipe

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey in a small mixing bowl until combined. Set the sauce aside.
• Season the salmon pieces on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron or oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish on one side until a golden crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the fish and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Pour the brown sugar mixture over the fish and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the fish for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-well.
• Transfer the salmon to a serving dish and drizzle with the sauce from the skillet. Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions and lemon wedges. Enjoy!

What To Serve With Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with glazed salmon:

• Southern Candied Yams
• Southern Cheese Grits
• Honey Lemon Butter Asparagus
• Cajun Honey Roasted Carrots

📖 Recipe

Salmon with Brown Sugar and Soy Sauce Glaze

Ashley Boyd

Flaky, pan-seared salmon cooked in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze until a flavorful caramelized crust forms. This salmon is the perfect quick and tasty weeknight dinner idea!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

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Servings 4 servings

Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

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  10-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
• ▢ 4 6 to 8-ounce salmon fillets skinless
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey in a small mixing bowl until combined. Set the sauce aside.
• Season the salmon pieces on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron or oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish on one side until a golden crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the fish and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Pour the brown sugar mixture over the fish and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the fish for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-well.
• Transfer the salmon to a serving dish and drizzle with the sauce from the skillet. Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions and lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftover brown sugar salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcal

Keyword glazed salmon, pan seared salmon, salmon recipes

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