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Close-up of glossy dark amber glaze on a baked Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon fillet.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon: The Ultimate Caramelized Oven-Baked Recipe

This Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon features a thick, center-cut fillet baked to flaky perfection. Coated in a dark amber soy-sugar glaze with charred edges, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh green scallions for a restaurant-quality finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 412
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets Salmon Center-cut, thick fillets
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Dark Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated
  • 1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 tbsp (10g) White Sesame Seeds Toasted
  • 2 stalks Green Scallions Sliced into rounds

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan For reducing the glaze
  • 1 Baking Sheet or Ceramic Dish Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Digital Meat Thermometer To check for 135°F internal temperature

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy syrup that coats the back of a spoon.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Place salmon on a parchment-lined tray. Brush generously with the reduced glaze. Bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Switch oven to broil. Cook for 2-3 additional minutes until the glaze is bubbling and the edges of the salmon are slightly charred and dark amber in color.
Finishing
  1. Transfer salmon to a white ceramic plate. Drizzle any extra glaze from the pan around the base. Sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds and fresh scallion rounds.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalProtein: 34gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use center-cut fillets for even cooking.
Ensure the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) before resting.
Keyword baked salmon,Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon,Caramelized Salmon

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