Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Get ready for the most irresistible salmon you’ve ever tasted! This garlic brown sugar glazed salmon hits all the right notes – sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized to create a dish that looks and tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant.
The magic happens when the brown sugar caramelizes with the garlic and soy sauce, creating a glossy glaze that coats each tender flake of salmon. Trust me, you’ll want to lick the spoon (and maybe the baking sheet too – no judgment here!).
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 2 pounds Atlantic salmon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For Garnish:
- Fresh lemon slices
- Chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, creating a base for the salmon. Place the salmon on the foil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Carefully fold up the foil sides to create a boat-like container – this keeps all the delicious glaze from escaping.
- Create the glaze by whisking together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl until the sugar begins to dissolve. Pour this luxurious mixture evenly over the salmon, making sure to coat the entire surface. Seal the foil packet by covering with another piece of foil and crimping the edges.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon is almost cooked through. You’ll know it’s ready when it flakes easily with a fork but is still slightly translucent in the center (it will continue cooking during broiling). The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) when fully cooked.
- Remove the top foil (careful – hot steam will escape!) and baste the salmon with the collected glaze. Switch your oven to broil and cook for 3-5 minutes more, watching carefully to prevent burning. The glaze should bubble and caramelize, turning a beautiful deep amber color.
