Description
This Caramelized Salmon recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a glossy glaze that enhances the natural richness of the fish. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Glaze:
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon in a skillet, then pour the glaze over the fish. Cook until the sauce thickens and the salmon is caramelized.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can broil the salmon in the oven for the final 1–2 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
