Best 20 Brown Sugar Salmon Recipes

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Brown sugar salmon is a delectable dish that combines the savory taste of salmon with the sweet and caramelized flavor of brown sugar. Perfect for any occasion, this dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, ranging from simple pan-searing to more elaborate oven-baked or grilled recipes. Whether you're a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a mouthwatering brown sugar salmon dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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ROASTED SALMON GLAZED WITH BROWN SUGAR AND MUSTARD



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This is what we call around here a no-recipe recipe, the sort of meal you can cook once off a card and you'll know it by heart: salmon glazed with brown sugar and mustard. The preparation could not be simpler. Heat your oven to 400. Make a mixture of Dijon mustard and brown sugar to the degree of spicy-sweetness that pleases you. Salt and pepper the salmon fillets. Place them skin-side down on a lightly oiled, foil-lined baking sheet, slather the tops with the mustard and brown sugar glaze and slide them into the top half of your oven. They ought to be done in 12 minutes or so, and they pair beautifully with simple braised greens.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, easy, for one, for two, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 15m

Yield Number of servings vary

Number Of Ingredients 4

Salmon fillets, preferably wild or farmed organically
Dijon mustard
Brown sugar
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • Make a mixture of Dijon mustard and brown sugar to the degree of spicy-sweetness that pleases you. Salt and pepper the salmon fillets.
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a lightly oiled, foil-lined baking sheet. Slather the tops of the fillets with the mustard and brown sugar glaze and slide them into the top half of your oven. Roast for about 12 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 237 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR AND BOURBON GLAZE



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This is a simple and delicious way to serve salmon. It is very pretty and good served with brown rice and fresh asparagus.

Provided by DEBOKC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Steak Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
4 (6 ounce) salmon steaks
⅓ cup bourbon whiskey

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Place salmon fillets on top of brown sugar mixture. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Turn salmon, and pour bourbon around the fillets. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Spoon glaze over the salmon, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 129.6 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 188.8 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze image

I was not a salmon lover until I tried this recipe. Now it is one of my favorite dishes to serve friends. -Rachel Garcia, Arlington, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 salmon fillet (2-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, butter and honey until melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in the oil, mustard, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cool for 5 minutes., Place salmon in a large foil-lined baking pan; spoon brown sugar mixture over top. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SALMON



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Pop these protein-packed salmon fillets in the oven before whipping up a sweet basting sauce. This tangy entree cooks up in minutes making it a perfect meal for busy families and unexpected weekend guests. -Debra Martin, Belleville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cut salmon into 4 portions; place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Remove from oven; preheat broiler., In a small saucepan, mix remaining ingredients; bring just to a boil. Brush over salmon. Broil 6 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



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This is my favorite recipe! I make this way too often. It's quick and easy! I serve this with rice and broccoli.

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 (6 ounce) boneless salmon fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source; prepare the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper and arrange onto the prepared broiler pan. Whisk together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; spoon mixture evenly onto top of salmon fillets.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

BROWN SUGAR SALMON



Brown Sugar Salmon image

Salmon is marinated in maple syrup, brown sugar, and soy sauce for a quick and easy baked salmon dish for 1.

Provided by Max

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 ounces salmon fillet

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and soy sauce in a glass dish. Add salmon and marinate in the refrigerate for 20 minutes, turning salmon after 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove salmon from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on a baking sheet. Discard excess marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.4 calories, Carbohydrate 109.2 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1906.8 mg, Sugar 100.8 g

BROWN SUGAR SPICED SALMON



Brown Sugar Spiced Salmon image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Four 8-ounce salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chile powder, salt and pepper. Put the salmon on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sugar-spice mixture over the top of the fillets.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.

BROWN SUGAR-CURED SALMON



Brown Sugar-Cured Salmon image

This grilled and smoked salmon recipe by the food writer Betty Fussell calls for curing the fish for several hours with salt, brown sugar and spices before smoking it over indirect heat on your grill. While the fatty fish absorbs the smoke beautifully, the fish can also be successfully cooked in a grill pan, or under the broiler. The salt and sugar cure, laced with sweet spices, both flavors the fish and firms up its flesh, giving it a meaty, silky texture. Serve it with a crisp salad for a light supper, or with rice for something more substantial.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skin-on, center-cut wild king or other salmon fillets (2 1/2 pounds total)
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
Olive oil
1 1/2 cups hickory chips, soaked for 30 minutes and drained

Steps:

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, pepper, spices and zest. Rub mixture all over fish. Place in a dish, cover and let cure in the fridge for at least 4 hours and preferably 8 hours. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Generously oil salmon.
  • Light the grill. Once coals are hot, scatter drained hickory chips over coals. (If you're using a gas grill, place them in a disposable metal pan on the grill next to the salmon.)
  • Place salmon flesh-side down on grill and cover, closing top vent so not much smoke is released. Smoke salmon, covered, for about 5 to 6 minutes, then flip. (If the fish is sticking to the grill grate, then it's not ready to flip. Cook for another 3 to 10 minutes, depending upon how hot your fire is. The fish is done when the interior is medium pink and exterior crisp and smoky. Serve with lemon wedges.

SOY SAUCE AND BROWN SUGAR SALMON



Soy Sauce and Brown Sugar Salmon image

Categories     Dinner     Sauce     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Honey
1 tablespoon Canola oil
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
1 1/2 pounds Salmon fillet
1 Garlic powder
1 Black pepper
1 Aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 425. In a small bowl, add Soy Sauce, brown sugar, honey, oil, and minced garlic. Whisk all ingredients together to combine.
  • Place two pieces of foil on top of each other for each salmon fillet. Gather the sheets so they are raised on all sides (to prevent any marinade from dripping out).
  • If your fillets are large, you can cut them in half. Season fillets with garlic powder and black pepper.
  • Drizzle marinade evenly over salmon fillets
  • Gather the long ends of the foil and fold down. Fold in the short ends to form a packet
  • Place packets on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 18 minutes.

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED SALMON



Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon image

This tangy entree is prefect for weeekday dinners and weekend entertaining. The sweet basting sauce is made while salmon starts baking in the oven.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Savory

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) salmon fillet
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut salmon width-wise into 4 pieces; Place in a foil-lined(release foil works great)15x10x1-inch baking pan; sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard and vinegar; bring to a boil.
  • Brush evenly over salmon; broil 6-inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, enjoy.

BROILED SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR



Broiled Salmon with Brown Sugar image

This is one of my favorite broiled salmon with brown sugar recipes.

Provided by Sharoninflorida #1

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Broiled Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges
1 pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (5 ounce) skinless salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Combine brown sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, salt, and pepper in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to sugar mixture and mix together. Place salmon fillets on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Cook salmon in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn over and drizzle with 1/2 of the sugar mixture. Continue to broil until salmon is opaque throughout and easily flaked with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve with remaining sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 435.3 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

BROWN SUGAR-CHIPOTLE SALMON WITH HONEY-BERRY GLAZE



Brown Sugar-Chipotle Salmon with Honey-Berry Glaze image

Provided by Jan Schroeder

Categories     Fish     Pepper     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Blackberry     Lime     Salmon     Spice     Spring     Honey     Bon Appétit     Oregon

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup frozen blackberries, thawed
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder, divided
4 6- to 8-ounce salmon fillets with skin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Press berries through sieve into medium bowl. Discard seeds. Transfer 1/4 cup berry puree to medium bowl. Whisk in honey, butter, and lime juice for glaze. Transfer 6 tablespoons glaze to small bowl and reserve as sauce.
  • Place rack on rimmed baking sheet. Mix brown sugar, cumin, salt, and chipotle on plate. Dip flesh side of salmon in spice mixture; place coated side up on rack. Brush with remaining glaze.
  • Bake salmon until just opaque in center, about 15 minutes. Serve, passing reserved glaze separately as sauce.

SALMON WITH MUSTARD AND BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze image

Provided by Selma Hurwitz

Categories     Fish     Mustard     Broil     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Salmon     White Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 2-pound center-cut skinless salmon fillet
1/3 cup spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's)
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil wine, butter, and Old Bay seasoning in small saucepan 3 minutes. Sprinkle salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Place fish on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Pour wine mixture over. Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 14 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Preheat broiler. Mix mustard and sugar in small bowl to blend; spread over salmon to cover. Broil salmon until topping is brown and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Transfer salmon to platter and serve.

BROWN SUGAR SALMON WITH STRAWBERRIES



Brown Sugar Salmon with Strawberries image

I first tasted strawberries and cucumber together when living in the UK; now they make a delicious relish for salmon. -Judith Foreman, Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups relish).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
RELISH:
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
1 small cucumber, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients; rub over flesh side of salmon. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., For relish, in another bowl, mix mint, oil, lemon juice, lemon peel and sugar. Add strawberries and cucumber; toss to coat., Lightly oil grill rack. Place salmon on grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MUSTARD AND BROWN SUGAR-RUBBED SALMON



Mustard and Brown Sugar-Rubbed Salmon image

Found this in an old issue of Runner's World Magazine and we can't get enough of it! Super easy to make and use. Use as much or little on your salmon according to your tastes.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 16m

Yield 1/4 CUP RUB

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
4 salmon fillets, skin removed (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, and mustard in a small bowl. Press the sugar mixture evenly onto the top surface of the fish.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish, rub side down, for 4 minutes or until the rub dissolves and darkens slightly (being careful not to burn). Flip the fish and cook for 3 minutes or until the fish is opaque.
  • This is awesome on the grill. DO NOT OVERCOOK THE FISH!

BAKED BOURBON AND BROWN SUGAR SALMON NUGGETS



Baked Bourbon and Brown Sugar Salmon Nuggets image

Expensive restaurant dish that's best enjoyed in the comfort (and budget) of your own home. This recipe is a great base to enjoy as-is or play with to suit your creative tastes. This dish packs a flavor punch, so use milder side dishes like a rice pilaf and your favorite green beans to cool down the taste buds between bites and avoid sensation overload. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it does taste expensive! Have fun with it and share your variations in the reviews section to help inspire others.

Provided by Deborah McCarthy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces honey roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup bourbon whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ pounds salmon fillet, skinned
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place peanuts in a large resealable bag and pound into fine crumbs with a rolling pin, meat mallet, or flat side of a can. Add pepper; mix well.
  • Melt butter in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce thickens and has a syrupy consistency, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until it is still hot to the touch but not scalding, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut thinner parts of salmon fillets into strips and place in a small bowl. Coat with a little bit of the sauce. Cut thicker parts of salmon fillets into 1-inch cubes and place in the saucepan; stir to coat with sauce. Let sit until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a large glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place strips of salmon on one side of the baking dish and cubes on the other, making sure all pieces are coated with sauce but not overlapping. Sprinkle peanut and black pepper mixture evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until strips flake easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the dish and continue baking until cubes flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1130.4 mg, Sugar 41.6 g

SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE image

Categories     Fish     Broil

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
24 ounces (4 fillets) boneless salmon fillets
1 recipe (to taste) salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source; grease the rack of a broiler pan.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper and arrange onto the prepared broiler pan.
  • Whisk together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; spoon mixture evenly onto top of salmon fillets.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

WEBER'S ART OF THE GRILL SALMON SALMON WITH BROWN SUGAR AND MUST



Weber's Art of the Grill Salmon Salmon With Brown Sugar and Must image

Ethan's favorite. Have used a plank on the grill. Need to soak plank for hours before using. Can also be made in the oven.

Provided by J.K.G.

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
2 1/2 lbs salmon fillets (Get one fillet about .75 to 1 inch thick with skin)

Steps:

  • In a small sauté pan, over medium heat, melt the brown sugar with the honey and butter.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the mustard, soy, olive oil and ginger, allow to cool.
  • Place salmon, skin side down, on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Coat the salmon with the mixture.
  • Grill the salmon indirectly over medium heat until the edges begin to brown (25-30 min).
  • Internal temperature should be 125.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 367.5, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 39.5

BROWN SUGAR LIME SALMON



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This is our favorite entree for a company dinner. For the past year, my husband has been cooking it while I watch the baby.

Provided by Jamie B

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 -6 salmon fillets
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. (We often forget; no big deal.).
  • Mix brown sugar and lime juice.
  • Put salmon in the the baking pan and spoon on half of the juice mixture.
  • Cook about 8 minutes per side, adding the remaining juice mixture when you turn it.

BROWN SUGAR & DIJON GRILLED SALMON



Brown Sugar & Dijon Grilled Salmon image

This is probably my favorite grilled salmon recipe - and my kids used to beg for it whenever they saw salmon in the fridge. Although I prefer wild sockeye salmon, this recipe is much better suited to the thicker farm-raised salmon (I know, I know...). I normally just eyeball the ingredients, and often make more than called for,...

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp unsalted butter
1 tsp honey
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp coarse dijon mustard
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
1 salmon fillet, skin on, abut 2 pounds

Steps:

  • 1. Tear off a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil and make a "boat" out of it - big enough to hold the fillet - with the sides going up about 3/4 inch. If you don't have heavy duty foil, just use two layers of foil to make your boat. Preheat your grill - you will need medium heat.
  • 2. In a small sauce pan, place the brown sugar, butter and honey. Stir until melted, then remove from heat. Stir in the soy sauce, mustard, olive oil and ginger. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Put the boat on a large cutting board (this makes it easy to transfer the boat to the grill), then place the salmon, skin side down, on the foil boat. Spread the brown sugar & mustard sauce evenly over the fish.
  • 4. Transfer the salmon boat to your grill and cook until the edges start to brown and the fish is opaque and flakes easily. This will take 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon.
  • 5. Note: Because of the sugar and honey, the glaze that drips onto the foil will burn. It's best to make your salmon boat as form fitting as possible, leaving only a 3/4 inch border between the fillet and the boat "sides".
  • 6. Carefully remove the salmon boat from the grill, or you can serve directly from the grill. Cut into individual serving pieces. You don't have to cut through the skin. Just use a spatula to lift each piece away from the skin and onto a serving plate.

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon: Look for wild-caught, sustainably sourced salmon that is fresh or frozen. If using frozen salmon, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Use brown sugar as a marinade: The brown sugar in this recipe helps to caramelize the salmon and give it a delicious glaze. You can also add other spices and herbs to the marinade, such as garlic, ginger, or thyme.
  • Cook the salmon skin-side down: This will help to keep the salmon moist and flavorful. You can cook the salmon in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.
  • Don't overcook the salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it just until it is opaque in the center. Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the salmon immediately: Salmon is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The brown sugar glaze gives the salmon a sweet and caramelized flavor, and the salmon itself is moist and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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