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Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon

This Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Salmon recipe delivers a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors. The salmon fillets are baked to perfection, creating a flaky and flavorful dish that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets 6-8 oz each
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • green onions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and sesame oil.
  3. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional).
  7. Serve immediately with rice and your favorite vegetables.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.