Caramelized Salmon
Elevate your seafood dinner game with this irresistible **Caramelized Salmon** recipe! Perfectly seared salmon fillets are glazed in a luscious brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic mixture that caramelizes into a beautifully sticky, golden coating. Hints of fresh lemon juice add a bright tang, while a touch of butter and olive oil ensures a rich, velvety texture. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this savory-sweet dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy salmon recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Treat your taste buds to the perfect blend of crispy skin, tender fish, and bold, caramelized flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and set the sauce aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is about halfway cooked.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Use a spoon to baste the salmon with the sauce as it cooks.
Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and the sauce thickens into a caramelized glaze. If needed, reduce the heat to prevent the sugar from burning.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.
Garnish the salmon with chopped green onions for a fresh, finishing touch. Serve immediately with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 231 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2155 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.1 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
