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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 I’ve 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
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Love this recipe. Use low salt soy and no added salt. Also have tried with real maple syrup and less brown sugar and sauce is still yummy. Favorite for salmon.
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! I have made a handful of times and it never gets old. Thanks for sharing 🙂
How long before baking should I marinate?
I like to marinate overnight but you can do a an hour ahead if that is the only time you have.
A tasty marinade but two points: firstly, there’s far too much added salt when soya sauce is already very salty. Secondly, cooking fish in aluminium foil with lemon juice is not a good idea as citric acid causes aluminium to leach into the food. Instead, bake in a non-metal container and cover with foil but don’t allow it to touch the food or marinade.
Would you adjust this recipe for a smaller sized fillet? 198 grams.
I would adjust the cooking time but everything else should still work. Hope you enjoy your salmon!
I love salmon and my boyfriend has never really been a fish eater. Not because he doesn’t like it, but just because it’s not something he ate growing up. I’ve made tilapia for him and he loves it so I decided I wanted to try a new salmon recipe since I love salmon so much. This recipe looked really good so I decided to give it a go, and needless to say we were not disappointed. I usually put ketchup on all my food when I eat (Don’t judge me), but with this recipe it’s so good to just use any left over sauce on the rest of my food. There’s so much flavor that’s not too overwhelming. It’s delicious. Definitely making this again!
I had made the Garlic butter Shrimp..I had made it before but I added more stuff to it. Like sometimes I add Pasta…sometimes I add the Shrimp and Spinash..its always great My oldest Son loves it… thanks again.
This is delicious! I added some of the lemon zest to the sauce and went easy on salt as my soya was traditional not low salt. Will definitely do this again as it is so flavoursome.
Can I use this recipe for a smoker …… Cuz I can just put it on the grill…… Or should I wrap in tin foil anyway
Yes, that sounds delicious! Let me know how it turns out!
What kind of pan is best for this recipe?
I like to use a 9 x 13 pan for the oven.
Omg, just made your salmon. Get tired of eating chicken, pork and beef and I love fish of any kind, except Sushi. Tender and flavorful !! Thank you for this recipe!
Thanks for this recipe! I used your recipe and loved it….then i experimented, brown sugar, salt, pepper, GARLIC, as written, but then i used equal amounts of low salt soy and teriyaki insted of soy alone and substituted the juice of 1cava cava orange and BAM (to borrow a phrase) it was slammin good. I make it weekly and still love it….i may add some cayenne pepper as i read from another comment….we’ll see. Thanks again for the recipe
I am not usually a fish person but gave it a try. I’m glad I did! Very nice flavor. I did add a bit of fresh ginger root crushed into the mixture and let it marinate for about 45 minutes. Topped it with fine chopped spring onion when I put it 5” from the broiler. The only other suggestion I would make is to cut the fluid a bit if you are using a smaller cut of fish.
You can also slice up lemons and rest the fish atop them if there’s too much liquid. Ginger a nice touch.
Hello, I have 4 pounds of salmon fillet to cook so I doubled the recipe. Will I need to adjust the cooking temperature and/or time?
No the cooking time will be the same unless you feel that it is not cooked enough.
Dark or light brown sugar?
I use light, but either will work. 🙂
Hi, Can i make this without using foil?
Yes, of course!
Delicious! I made it tonight.Definitely a keeper. Thanks for the recipe.