Brown Sugar Dijon Salmon
This Brown Sugar Dijon Salmon is sweet, tangy, and perfectly baked in under 20 minutes. Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s a quick and flavorful dinner staple.
Servings: 4
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sheet pan
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pound salmon fillet (skin-on or portions)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Position the rack in the top half of the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until combined. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Place the salmon skin-side down. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 1–2 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Use skin-on salmon: It helps the fillet hold together and keeps it moist while baking.
- Pat the salmon dry: This ensures the glaze sticks better and creates a more caramelized finish.
- Don't overbake: Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
- Line your pan: Foil makes cleanup quick and keeps the glaze from sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
