Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Salmon

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Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Salmon is a protein packed recipe that tops salt and black pepper seasoned salmon with a delicious sweet and tangy sauce. Roast in the oven in minutes.

Salmon is one of my favorite fish to cook. It is healthy, easy to find in the grocery store, and can be prepared in so many ways. I love to thoroughly season my salmon and bake it in the oven, but lately I have been topping it with a glaze before baking.

Why top it with a glaze you ask?

That’s a good question because it adds rich flavor and makes the salmon extra tender and juicy. It also doesn’t require me to add anything additional before serving. When it comes to meals, I like to keep it simple with as few ingredients as possible. This recipe is no exception because the glaze only requires brown sugar and Dijon mustard, that’s it! These two are pantry staples in my kitchen and produce the most wonderful sweet and tangy flavor.

Anyway, enough about that, let’s get started with the recipe.

What ingredients for this easy salmon recipe?

1. Salmon
2. Salt
3. Black pepper
4. Dijon mustard
5. Brown sugar

How to make oven roasted salmon?

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and move the baking rack to the top half of the oven. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard until combined. Set aside.

Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Place the whole salmon or salmon fillets, skin side down, on the prepared sheet pan.

Evenly sprinkle the salmon with salt and ground black pepper.

Top the salmon with the glaze in an even layer across the top.

Place into the oven and back 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Should I cover salmon while baking?

For this recipe, no you do not have to cover. Just make sure the baking rack is positioned in the upper half of the oven. This is the farthest position away from the heat and will prevent the salmon from cooking too quickly. If you prefer not to re-position the oven baking rack, then you need to lower the oven temperature and you will not get the crisp sear on the salmon skin.

How do you know when salmon is finished?

This recipe states to cook the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes. However, oven temperatures and the size of the salmon will vary and additional or less cook time may be required. The best way to know when the salmon has finished cooking is to test it. The salmon with go from red and raw to opaque pink. Once it is pink and flaky but still has a little bit deeper pink in the middle/thickest part of the cut, then it is ready. Once the salmon has been removed from the oven and is allowed to rest for 1 to 2 minutes the cooking process will finish and the salmon will be perfect.

Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Salmon

Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Salmon is a protein packed recipe that tops salt and black pepper seasoned salmon with a delicious sweet and tangy sauce. Roast in the oven in minutes.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brown sugar dijon glazed salmon

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Resting Time: 2 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 175kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pound salmon, whole or fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and move the baking rack to the top half of the oven.
• In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard until combined. Set aside.
• Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
• Place the whole salmon or salmon fillets, skin side down, on the prepared sheet pan.
• Evenly sprinkle the salmon with salt and ground black pepper.
• Top the salmon with the glaze in an even layer across the top. Place into the oven and back 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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Want a simple side dish to serve with this salmon recipe? Try These:

• Oven Roasted Broccoli
• Garlic Green Beans 
• Sauteed Garlic Spinach
• Everyday Salad

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