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Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is tender and flaky salmon covered in the most amazing garlic brown sugar soy glaze. The flavor is out of this world, and it will become a new family favorite!
We love salmon in our home and love that it is a simple and satisfying meal. Be sure to also try Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon, these yummy Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas, or these Butter Garlic Herb Salmon Foil Packets for more oven-cooked salmon recipes!
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“This is the best salmon recipe Iโve found to date! I am a relatively novice cook and this salmon is so easy but SO GOOD that I make it about once a week!”
Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
This may not be well known, but I used to hate salmon! But I have been converted, and now I can’t get enough. Salmon has turned into one of my all-time favorite foods, and not only is it delicious, but it’s good for you too! Win-win. There are quite a few salmon recipes that you have to try.
This garlic brown sugar salmon recipe soared to the number one spot of my favorite salmon recipes because it turns out perfectly every time. The sweet glazed made from brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and some salt and pepper is so delicious and perfectly complements the fish. The salmon flakes off with your fork, making every bite melt in your mouth. Even my kids love this recipe!
Ingredients in Garlic Glazed Salmon
This delicious garlic brown sugar glazed salmon has the perfect mixture of sweet and savory. I mean, how can you go wrong with brown butter and garlic?? To find all of the exact ingredients, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Atlantic Salmon: I used Atlantic salmon in this recipe, but you can use another kind if you prefer.
- Olive Oil: This is what the salmon will cook up in, making it nice and flaky.
- Brown Sugar: This creates a caramelized glaze and adds a sweetness to the flavor.
- Soy Sauce: The soy sauce adds a tangy taste.
- Garlic Cloves: The minced garlic adds a flavor and smell that makes this salmon irresistible!
- Lemon: I use the juice of one lemon. Fresh is always best!
- Salt and Pepper: The seasonings enhance all of the flavors in the recipe.
- Lemon Slices and Chopped Parsley: I use these as a garnish to the salmon.
How to Make Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Not only does this salmon taste heavenly, but it’s so easy to make. You can be eating it in less than 30 minutes!
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the salmon on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the glaze over the salmon. Top the salmon with aluminum foil and seal.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked throughout. Take the foil off of the top and baste the salmon with the sauce in the foil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.
How to Tell When Salmon is Fully Cooked?
You can tell when your garlic brown sugar glazed salmon is fully cooked when the fat intensifies and runs out. Cook the salmon further only to get the desired degree of doneness. When flakes separate easily, but the meat is translucent, it’s rare but edible.
Storing Leftovers
This Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon can last for up to 3-4 days when stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you are ready to eat your leftovers, cooking them up in the air fryer is my favorite way! Reheat them in an air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes. It keeps the texture perfectly flaky every time.
Sides to Serve with Salmon
The best part about eating salmon for a meal is that is goes with just about everything! Here are a few ideas on what you can serve on the side that will complement this salmon perfectly.
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Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Atlantic salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- garnish with sliced lemons and chopped parsley if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the salmon on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the glaze over the salmon. Top the salmon with aluminum foil and seal.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked throughout. Take the foil off of the top and baste the salmon with the sauce in the foil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this tonight and it was excellent! My husband said itโs the best salmon heโs ever had and I agree. This one is a keeper! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe.!
Do you take the skin off or leave it on? This looks delicious and i would love to try it! Just quite a novice at cooking salmon.
I usually buy the skin already off. Either way works though with this recipe.
great recipe! i just made it for the first time but I didn’t want to use the oven because of the hot summer weather. so I did it in a frying pan and just marinated the salmon for 30 mins beforehand. then I used the marine to flavor it as it was cooking. about 15 mins in the pan with a lid on and then a cooking a bit longer lid off and heat up to sear it. It turned out great!
I am a novice cook and I was able to make the dish. It came out amazing!!! My family loved it. I can’t wait till make it again.
Thank you!!
Absolutely delicious! I really don’t like salmon, but I thoroughly enjoyed this dish! It will be a go to recipe in the future.
CHEF WILLIE
THE BROWN SUGAR GARLIC SALMON IS THE FAVORITE FOR MY ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDING MY 4 GRAND CHILDREN
A GOOD SUGGESTION: I ALWAYS WASH SALMON UNDER COLD SLOW RUNNING WATER THIS HELPS GET RID OF THE MUSK SMELL AND LOOSE SCALES
Best salmon recipe ever I make for my family all the time and they love it!
This salmon reciepy is so bomb And super easy to make I love this reciepy you have to try i used to not like salmon or asparagus but after making this dish I have started to enjoy them you must try it
That is great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad that it was good! XOXO
After you baste it again after the 25 minutes do you re-seal the salmon and stick it in to broil or do you stick it in to broil unsealed?
You will baste it and broil unsealed for a crispier look. If you prefer to have it less crispy you can seal it lightly. Enjoy!! XOXO
what is the nutritional value for this recipe
I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional questions. Hope that helps and you can find what you are looking for! Thanks for following along with me! XOXO
My first time cooking salmon & honestly was scared of how it was going to turn out! But saw this recipe and looked super easy and fast. I LOVE IT! itโs so delicious & my husband lovesssss it. & we all know a way to a mans heart is through his stomach! Thank you so much!!!!
i just came back here to say this turned out RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING!!!! WOW it tasted so good!!!!!! Life-changing lol. I’ve tried ALOT of salmon marinade dishes with similar ingredients but never turned out well. Also I can’t cook to save my life but this dish turned out amazing! Awesome and easy to follow instructions. I’m excited to try more of your recipes.
I’ve used these ingredients on salmon before, but as a marinade. This way is just as tasty, but less wasteful, as nearly the entire marinade was poured down the drain using that other recipe.
We loved this recipe and I will definitely make it again. I have an oven with a combination convection/bake so I have to decrease the time it cooks. With the broiling it was a bit over cooked so this is still a work in progress to get it perfectly baked.
I also never let aluminum foil touch food. Iโm a big believer in parchment paper so I lined the foil and put it over the fish before wrapping it up.
This is my new go-to recipe for salmon. It’s even better cold the next day on crackers. FYI, I don’t add salt, soy sauce is salty enough for me. ๐
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you made it your own and loved it! Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
Best Salmon ever. I made this last night and it went together very quickly and was perfect! I will be making this again!!! Thank you!