Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon are seared then coated with a sweet and savory glaze. It is ready in under 30 minutes making it suitable for weeknights when time is of the essence. Quick, delicious, and effortlessly impressive – it's a win-win for busy households!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the salmon with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down if they have skin. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side. Adjust the time based on the thickness of your fillets.
- While the salmon are searing, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, water, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.
- Lower the heat and add the glaze to the pan. Continually baste the salmon fillets with the glaze and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes until the glaze thickens.
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