Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring salmon fillets marinated in a sweet and savory brown sugar soy sauce glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 6-7 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Before serving, drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Marinating the salmon for 10-15 minutes enhances the flavor. Serve over jasmine rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, quick dinner, easy recipe, healthy, Asian cuisine, family-friendly