Description
A quick and flavorful Brown Sugar Broiled Salmon recipe featuring a caramelized brown sugar glaze over tender salmon fillets, complemented by roasted asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner with minimal prep and a healthy touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 4 x 5-8 oz (150-180g) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 bunches asparagus
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Glaze
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Set your oven broiler or grill to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches (15 cm) from the heat source to ensure intense, direct heat for caramelization.
- Prepare Baking Tray and Vegetables: Lightly spray or brush a baking tray with olive oil. Place the asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes on the tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything gently with your hands to coat evenly, then spread in mostly a single layer.
- Arrange Salmon: Nestle the salmon fillets among the vegetables on the baking tray. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, whole egg mayonnaise, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Slather this glaze generously over the tops and sides of the salmon fillets.
- Broil the Salmon: Place the tray under the broiler and cook for 8 minutes without flipping. The salmon should develop a caramelized, slightly crispy exterior while remaining tender and pink inside.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven and let the salmon rest for about 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm with crusty bread rolls for a complete meal.
Notes
- This method provides a quick way to cook salmon with a delicious brown sugar glaze that caramelizes wonderfully under the broiler.
- The inclusion of asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes adds color, texture, and nutrition for a balanced dish.
- If you prefer, you can use mayonnaise without whole egg, or substitute with similar creamy condiments.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste depending on your spice preference.
- Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent burning due to the sugar content in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 329 g
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 7.6 g
- Sodium: 161 mg
- Fat: 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 37.7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
