Description
Succulent brown sugar glazed salmon brings sweet and savory harmony to your dinner table. Perfectly caramelized with a rich glaze, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
Salt and Pepper:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (non-alcoholic option like tamarind-based soy sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Remove salmon from refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even temperature distribution. Slice into 4 uniform portions and thoroughly dab with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal searing potential. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Create a harmonious glaze by whisking brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and cornstarch in a mixing vessel. The mixture will initially appear thin but will transform during heating.
- Activate a skillet over medium-high heat. Introduce olive oil and butter, allowing complete melting. When the surface reaches optimal temperature, position salmon skin-side down. Maintain stillness for approximately 5 minutes to develop a crisp, golden exterior.
- Carefully rotate salmon and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, reducing heat to medium to prevent overcooking and maintain delicate texture.
- Incorporate remaining butter into the skillet. Once melted, cascade sauce around salmon edges, avoiding direct contact. Allow sauce to simmer for 20-30 seconds, then immediately remove from heat. Sauce will naturally thicken during cooling process.
- Reposition salmon skin-side down and generously drench with glossy glaze. Transfer immediately to serving plates, ensuring maximum flavor retention and temperature preservation.
Notes
- Bring salmon to room temperature for even cooking, preventing dry edges and ensuring a tender, juicy result.
- Pat salmon completely dry to achieve a gorgeous golden-brown crust that seals in moisture and creates irresistible texture.
- Use high-quality, fresh salmon for maximum flavor and best glazing results; wild-caught varieties typically provide richer taste.
- thinner fillets need less time, while thicker cuts require gentle, careful cooking to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg