Description
This incredibly delicious Soy-Glazed Salmon comes together in about 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- Chopped green onions or fresh herbs (for garnish)
- Rice, noodles, or veggies (for serving)
Instructions
- Remove the salmon from the fridge about 10-15 minutes before cooking it. Let it sit at room temperature while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon skin-side down in a baking dish. Brush it with olive oil, then sprinkle on salt and pepper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper. Heat until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
- Carefully pour the sauce over your salmon, cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for about 20 minutes.
- If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes for a caramelized edge. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, then serve on a platter with sauce drizzled on top and garnished with green onions or herbs.
Notes
Serve with steamed broccoli or jasmine rice. This recipe is versatile – feel free to swap in different veggies or proteins!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg