Description
A cozy and delicious salmon recipe wrapped in a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, melted butter, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Brush each salmon fillet with half of the glaze and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake salmon for about 8 minutes, then brush on the remaining glaze and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Don’t overcook the salmon; keep an eye on it for perfect texture. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Marinate for extra flavor if you have time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, quick dinner, easy recipe, healthy meal, family favorite