We love salmon recipes from our famous Baked Salmon Recipe to Grilled Salmon and even Salmon Patties. If you are a fan of salmon, this Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon will probably be on your regular rotation. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
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Ingredients for Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
This glaze is so simple and compliments salmon perfectly. It’s sweet and savory with a hint of spice from the mustard. The splash of fresh lemon juice balances the flavors. Don’t worry, it’s more sweet than spicy and the kids never once complained about it being too spicy.
Brown sugar – we used packed light brown sugar which adds sweetness and caramelizes in the glaze Dijon mustard – adds depth of flavor and we love Grey Poupon brand.Lemon juice – use freshly squeezed lemon juice to add some acid and balance the glaze.Salt and black pepper – we add this right to the sauce to save a step seasoning the salmon. Salmon – use 2 lbs of skinless or skin-on salmon, cut into 6 filets
Pro Tip: Sourcing salmon (wild-caught versus farmed salmon) can be tricky depending on your location. Wild-caught is best, but get the best salmon you can afford and or access. I have found that thicker, fattier fillets are juicier and more forgiving if you accidentally overcook the fish.
The Best Mustard for Salmon
I love the balanced flavors of Dijon mustard for salmon and we have loved the Grey Poupon brand for years. Dijon is mustard is a wonderful complement to cooking because it adds that acidic component that we love in savory dishes like Lobster Tails, Baked Chicken Legs, and our favorite Cobb Salad Dressing. It’s so versatile and we always keep a bottle in the refrigerator. If you’re looking to substitute, you could also use grainy mustard which would look lovely on the salmon.
How to Make Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
Pro Tip: Lining your baking sheet is important for easy clean-up. No one wants to be scrubbing caramelized sugar from a baking sheet. You can use parchment paper or lightly greased foil.
Common Questions
To Serve
Since the glaze in this salmon has a ton of flavor, you can keep the sides pretty simple. We love to serve this as a main course paired with these simple sides.
Roasted AsparagusMashed PotatoesVegetable Stir FryPerfect White RiceRoasted Baby Red PotatoesBoiled New Potatoes
Make-Ahead
This glazed salmon recipe is so easy that there really is no need to make ahead anything. However, if you wanted to you, you could cut up the salmon and arrange it on a baking sheet and stir together the topping in a separate bowl then cover both, and keep refrigerated until ready to bake. Spread sauce over salmon before baking.
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