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Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon

Perfectly glazed salmon fillets with caramelized brown sugar and savory soy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
  5. Flip salmon carefully and pour the brown sugar soy sauce mixture over the fillets.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon frequently.
  7. Continue cooking until the glaze thickens and becomes glossy, and salmon reaches internal temperature of 145°F.
  8. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For best results, use fresh salmon fillets of uniform thickness. The glaze will thicken as it cooks - baste frequently for even coating. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.