*For a homemade dinner that’s both flavorful and fuss-free, this 6-ingredient brown sugar salmon is a game-changer.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish combines a rich glaze of dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, lime juice, fish sauce, and a vibrant Ethiopian berbere spice blend to create a sticky, savory-sweet coating that transforms tender salmon fillets into a culinary masterpiece. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
As Delish reports, the glaze, which balances molasses-like sweetness with tangy and umami notes, is brushed onto skin-on salmon fillets before, during, and after broiling. This method ensures a caramelized, slightly sticky finish that enhances the fish’s flaky texture.
“The broiler is truly a superior way to cook smaller pieces of salmon,” notes the recipe’s creator, highlighting its speed and simplicity. The high heat quickly sets the glaze, though some excess may char on the foil-lined tray, a small price to pay for the dish’s bold flavor and effortless cleanup.
Versatility is a hallmark of this recipe. Don’t have berbere? Swap it for baharat or garam masala for a different warm spice profile. Lemon juice can be used as a substitute for lime, and soy sauce can be used in place of fish sauce. If brown sugar is running low, try honey or maple syrup. These tweaks ensure the dish adapts to your pantry while maintaining its irresistible taste.
To make it, preheat your oven’s broiler to high and position a rack in the upper third. Whisk together 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon berbere (or your chosen spice blend) until smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons of glaze for serving. Drizzle a foil-lined sheet tray with 1 tablespoon neutral oil, season four 6-ounce salmon fillets with kosher salt, and arrange them skin-side down. Brush half the glaze over the fillets, broil for 5 minutes, add the remaining glaze, and broil 5 to 6 minutes more until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is tacky. Finish by spooning the reserved glaze over the fillets.
This salmon shines alongside simple sides like garlicky bok choy and steamed rice or crispy smashed potatoes. For a lighter option, pair it with a smashed cucumber salad or a fresh spinach salad.
Read the full recipe and cooking instructions HERE.
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