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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?
- Salmon
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dijon mustard
- 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
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
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26 Comments
Marta
February 19, 2020 at 3:05 PMOooh, I’m so mad at you! I have been craving salmon forever and now you’re just playing with my emotions with this amazing recipe!!
LaKita
February 20, 2020 at 10:55 PMMy bad! Perhaps take it as a sign that it is time for you to give salmon a try 😉
Aline
February 20, 2020 at 1:17 PMMade this recipe last night and it was amazing!! Just found my new go-to recipe right here – so easy to make and delicious!! Thanks!
LaKita
February 20, 2020 at 10:55 PMThank you! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed it!!
Desirée
February 20, 2020 at 8:43 PMI love how brown sugar can be paired with savory dishes like this!
LaKita
February 20, 2020 at 10:56 PMThank you! Yes, it blends so well with the mustard.
Tamara J.
February 21, 2020 at 8:07 AMWe are always searching for new salmon recipes, and this is one we hadn’t tried! That glaze is PERFECT for salmon! It comes out so tender and juicy, and full of flavor.
LaKita
February 22, 2020 at 9:20 AMThank you! The glaze really makes the salmon even better.
Adri
February 21, 2020 at 8:50 PMThis salmon looks so good and cooked to perfection. This will be on the table come Sunday afternoon!
LaKita
February 22, 2020 at 9:22 AMThank you! I’m sure you will love it!
Katrina Adams
February 22, 2020 at 8:07 AMThis salmon looks delicious LaKita!! I would add some rice and a green vegetable and make a meal!!!
LaKita
February 22, 2020 at 9:23 AMThank you! That is exactly how I love to serve it as well!
Jayne Rain
February 22, 2020 at 11:31 AMSalmon is one of my favorite things to whip up and I love this recipe. I will be trying it soon.
LaKita
February 22, 2020 at 1:00 PMThank you Jayne! Hope you enjoy!
Prince Joseph
February 23, 2020 at 12:31 AMI have tried this and it was amazing dish I have ever made in a week.
Thank you LaKita.
LaKita
February 23, 2020 at 11:16 AMThank you!! So glad that you gave them a try!
Jazz
February 24, 2020 at 1:44 PMThis salmon not only looks perfect but the flavors are perfection.
LaKita
February 25, 2020 at 10:33 AMThank you so much Jazz!
Mila
February 24, 2020 at 1:52 PMYou had a beautiful canvas, and a great recipe here. I love this twist on salmon – I’m always trying to make it a little more exciting. You’ve talked me into giving this a try!
LaKita
February 25, 2020 at 10:33 AMThank you! The salmon was a beauty!
Kaluhi
February 24, 2020 at 3:03 PMI can literally taste this by just reading it! Absolutely stellar!!!
LaKita
February 25, 2020 at 10:34 AMThank you Kaluhi!
capri
February 26, 2020 at 2:16 PMI love a good salmon recipe! This is perfect!
LaKita
February 27, 2020 at 5:23 PMThank you Capri!
Tracey
October 19, 2020 at 7:44 PMSimply amazing! Thank you Lakita.
LaKita
October 21, 2020 at 10:22 AMThank you Tracey!