Irresistible Sweet Glazed Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 teaspoon olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.33 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for garnish
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic in the hot oil until it just begins to turn golden brown.
2. In a bowl, combine the sautéed garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well-coated with the marinade. Squeeze out any excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to infuse the salmon with flavor.
3. Take the salmon out of the marinade and gently shake off any extra liquid. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the marinade for later use, and discard the remaining marinade.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet and pour the reserved marinade evenly over the salmon.
5. Cover the skillet and cook, occasionally spooning the liquid from the pan over the fillets, until the salmon is nicely browned and flakes easily with a fork. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Before serving, garnish the salmon with a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper for added flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 299 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 1082 mg
• Protein Content: 37 g
• Cholesterol Content: 75 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g