Description
A quick and delicious Brown Sugar Broiled Salmon recipe with a caramelized brown sugar glaze, served alongside vibrant roasted asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes. This easy broiler-cooked dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner served with crusty bread rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Glaze
- 4 x 5-8 oz (150-180g) salmon fillets, skin on or off (skin on recommended)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably whole egg mayonnaise)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 2 bunches asparagus
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat the broiler or grill on high heat and position the oven rack approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the heating element for optimal caramelization.
- Prepare Baking Tray: Lightly spray or brush a baking tray with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance roasting of vegetables.
- Arrange Vegetables: Place asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and gently toss with your hands to coat evenly. Spread them mostly in a single layer for even roasting.
- Add Salmon: Nestle the salmon fillets between the vegetables on the tray. Season each piece generously with salt and pepper.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to make a smooth glaze.
- Glaze Salmon: Using a spoon or brush, slather the brown sugar glaze onto the tops and sides of each salmon fillet, ensuring full coverage.
- Broil: Place the tray under the preheated broiler and cook for approximately 8 minutes without flipping. The glaze should caramelize beautifully while the salmon remains pink and tender inside.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Serve warm alongside the roasted vegetables and crusty bread rolls for a complete meal.
Notes
- This is a really great quick-cook method for salmon, using a delicious sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
- Broiling caramelizes the sugar perfectly, producing a crispy exterior and tender inside.
- Vegetables can be varied depending on preference; any quick-roasting veggies work well.
- Serve with crusty bread rolls to soak up the tasty juices and glaze.
- Ensure salmon fillets are of even thickness for uniform cooking under the broiler.
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: 13.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 37.7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
