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Brown Sugar Broiled Salmon with Roasted Vegetables Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

A quick and delicious Brown Sugar Broiled Salmon recipe featuring a sweet and spicy glaze, paired with vibrant asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes, all cooked to perfection under the broiler for a beautifully caramelized finish.


Ingredients

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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 (whole egg mayonnaise preferred)
  • 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

  1. Preheat Broiler: Set your oven broiler or grill to high and position the oven rack approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the heat source to ensure optimal caramelization.
  2. Prepare Baking Tray: Lightly spray or brush a baking tray with olive oil or your preferred oil to prevent sticking and aid in roasting the vegetables and salmon.
  3. Arrange Vegetables: Place asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes on the tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, then toss gently with your hands to coat evenly. Spread them out mostly in a single layer for even cooking.
  4. Add Salmon Fillets: Nestle the salmon fillets among the vegetables on the tray. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper until combined into a smooth glaze.
  6. Apply Glaze: Slather the glaze generously over the tops and sides of the salmon fillets, ensuring full coverage to enhance flavor and achieve caramelization.
  7. Broil Salmon and Vegetables: Place the tray under the preheated broiler. Cook for 8 minutes without flipping. The salmon should develop a caramelized topping while the interior remains a blushing pink, indicating perfect doneness.
  8. Rest and Serve: Allow the salmon and vegetables to rest for 2 minutes post-broiling. Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread rolls to complete the meal.

Notes

  • This method offers a quick, flavorful way to cook salmon using a brown sugar glaze and broiling, creating a caramelized crust and tender interior.
  • Adding vegetables like asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes provides a nutritious and colorful accompaniment.
  • Use whole egg mayonnaise in the glaze for creaminess, but feel free to substitute as desired.
  • For best results, do not flip the salmon while broiling to maintain the glaze’s caramelization.
  • Serving with crusty bread adds a nice texture and helps soak up any delicious juices.

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