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Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

May 24, 2017 by Emily 38 Comments

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Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon – A little bit sweet, a little bit tangy, and a fresh herb finish…this easy recipe for Alaska salmon will keep you coming back for more. (Scroll down for a VIDEO & the full recipe!) 

We LOVE this gorgeous honey & brown sugar glazed @alaskaseafood salmon! It's the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and fresh! #ad #ic #askforalaska
This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. 

Salmon is a regular part of our rotation, in large part because I consider it one of the most versatile kinds of fish. Besides being a great source of healthy fats and some serious protein, there are SO many delicious ways to flavor it. It pairs well with everything from sunny citrus, to umami or Asian flavors, to creamy sauces, to fresh herbs, and more.

One of the most popular applications EVER on my blog is this one–a slightly sweet honey and brown sugar sauce with a hint of lemon and a fresh herb finish. It’s one I developed during our college days and one we’ve continued to make for years and years since. These days, we’ve made a few simple swaps, but the bones of the recipe have made it a favorite we keep coming back to.

Gorgeous Wild Caught @alaskaseafood Salmon just ready for a glaze! #askforalaska #ic #ad We make this Honey & Brown Sugar Salmon ALL the time. SO good!

Notes on the Recipe:

Fresh vs Frozen. We live in the middle of the very dry desert, so I rely on frozen filets whenever we eat seafood. It’s actually super convenient–frozen fillets are available year-round. I gravitate toward quality, wild-caught varieties like Alaska wild-caught salmon. The quality is some of the best in the world, I appreciate the sustainable fishing practices, and the flavor is hard to beat. You can also look for fresh–I recommend asking for Alaska at the seafood counter since the Alaska salmon season kicks off mid-May!

Which variety should I use? I’ve used lots of different cuts and varieties of salmon, but most often I make this with wild caught keta or sockeye salmon, which are the varieties I can most often find near me. You can also find king, coho, and pink salmon from Alaska that are delicious choose as well.

Simple Swaps. We used to make this with butter before going dairy free. These days we use ghee, a clarified butter that has all the dairy solids removed. It’s completely dairy and casein free, and still lends that delicious buttery flavor.

As for the sweetener, we’ve used both coconut sugar and brown sugar with great success. Use whichever you keep on hand or prefer to use.

Herbs, herbs, herbs. This is a great recipe for using up the last of whatever fresh herbs you might have on hand. It plays well with cilantro, parsley, chives, basil, etc.

Want a thicker glaze? This makes a TON of glaze, with plenty left on the pan to spoon over the finished salmon. If you want the glaze a bit thicker, you can add 1/2-1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot to your glaze as it melts in the saucepan. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly, then brush on the salmon as directed.

Like this Recipe? You might also like…

  • Paleo Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes
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Visit www.wildalaskaseafood.com for hundreds of Alaska seafood recipes, tips, tricks, and techniques, and to learn more about why you should #AskForAlaska at seafood counters and in restaurants.

Honey & Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon - This is such a simple, delicious, gluten free dinner! Honey & Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon - This is such a simple, delicious, gluten free dinner!
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We LOVE this gorgeous honey & brown sugar glazed @alaskaseafood salmon! It's the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and fresh! #ad #ic #askforalaska

Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon


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  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Yield: about 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 4 (6oz) salmon fillets, thawed if frozen – I prefer wild-caught Alaska salmon
  • 3 Tbsp butter or ghee
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4c brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lemon Slices, to top
  • 3–4 Tbsp fresh herbs (chives, basil, cilantro, or parsley are nice).

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. In a small saucepan, combine butter/ghee, honey, brown sugar, and lemon juice and cook over medium heat until melted together and smooth. Stir in salt and taste. Adjust lemon juice or salt to taste.
  3. Place salmon on a baking sheet covered with foil. Brush salmon generously with honey glaze. Arrange lemon slices on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through, spooning the extra glaze on the foil back over the salmon. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, and additional salt and pepper.
  5. *If you cook one large piece (vs. fillets), you’ll need to add at least 5-10 minutes extra cooking time. Check it after 5 minutes and go from there.

Notes

Want a thicker glaze? This makes a TON of glaze, with plenty left on the pan to spoon over the finished salmon. If you want the glaze a bit thicker, you can add 1/2-1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot to your glaze as it melts in the saucepan. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly, then brush on the salmon as directed.

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One of my ALL TIME most popular recipes! Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is just the right blend of sweet, tangy, and fresh. We LOVE this one! (gluten free)
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Comments

  1. pam says

    January 29, 2010 at 3:52 am

    That. Looks. Heavenly. You have a gift. And now I need to go find a towel to clean up my drool.

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    June 24, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Awesome!!! I love it. Everybody wants the recipe I told them no way. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Tiffany Ferguson says

    March 24, 2014 at 7:39 am

    OMG, my glaze forever. I no longer have to look for a glaze many thanks.

    TIFFANY

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Sheyra says

    July 1, 2014 at 7:36 am

    I just did the recipe and it is delicious, perfect well balance. 😀

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • emily says

      July 1, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      SO glad you liked it! Thanks for telling me!

      Reply
      • Lynwood Ebron says

        November 1, 2016 at 12:37 pm

        How many salmons will this recipe portion cover?

        Reply
        • Emily says

          November 1, 2016 at 4:13 pm

          It’s about 1 1/2lbs. A serving of salmon is about 6oz, so that comes out to about 4 servings. I hope that helps!

          Reply
  5. Danielle Gomez says

    July 10, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    This was the first time I have ever glazed and baked my salmon. It was amazing. My 8 year old son,middle child is a picky eater and our normal dinner conversations are complaints and whines; with all seriousness, I didn’t even know he was at the table tonight. I had to remind him to chew and breathe. It was sooo delicious. It was also a hit with my 10 year old girl and 16 month old boy. We eat salmon once a week so I know what I’ll be doing for sure. Thanks for sharing t your recipe : )

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  6. Laura Derby says

    August 16, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Do i preheat it to 425°c or 425°f

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    • emily says

      August 16, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Sorry! Farenheit.

      Reply
  7. Katherine says

    April 25, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    So glad I found this recipe again after making it months ago. This glaze is so much less labor-intensive than others. Also great drizzled on our broccoli! 😉 thank you so much!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Elaine Santana says

    January 14, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Great recipe!! Hard to find mustard and garlic free! Thank you (:

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it Elaine!

      Reply
  9. Melissa says

    March 25, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    I glazed my salmon n have it in the oven!! It seems likes it’s gonna be really good cant wait!!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 26, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      I love this recipe and hope it tasted as good as it smelled!

      Reply
  10. Sondra says

    March 30, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    Would you double everything for 2.5lb of salmon or would it be too sweet?

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    • Emily says

      March 30, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      Oh, good question. It might be a bit much doubled. If you could 1 1/2 it, I think that would be about right.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        April 3, 2017 at 4:31 pm

        I doubled everything, ill let you know how it turns out

        Reply
      • Judy says

        January 20, 2018 at 4:53 am

        I am going to try it today

        Reply
        • Emily says

          January 20, 2018 at 5:29 am

          I hope you love it!

          Reply
  11. Jewel says

    May 15, 2017 at 12:52 am

    What if you are allergic to lemon? Could you use something else or what else would you do? Thank you

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 15, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Jewel – If you’re allergic to lemon, you can certainly skip it. Lime would work, but if you need to avoid all citrus, you’ll still probably want to find a way to add some acidity. Maybe a splash of apple cider, or cider vinegar? Hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. mariana reinhart says

    June 24, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    tried it tonight my husband was soooo pleased with the salmon…this has now become his favorite salmon receipe thank you this is a 5 star receipe

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      I’m so so glad!

      Reply
  13. Shirley Westra says

    July 11, 2017 at 6:35 am

    I was visiting my family and made this for my grandson. He loves salmon but has a lot of allergies and this one worked out really well. He used the leftover salmon to make fish tacos with

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      July 11, 2017 at 7:02 am

      Oh, I’m so glad to hear that! And I bet that tacos would be delicious! I’ll try that next time!

      Reply
  14. Chris Garcia says

    August 13, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Just to clarify, you preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit right? Sorry this is my first time trying salmon outside of sushi!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 13, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      Yes! That’s right 😊

      Reply
  15. Beverly Hawley says

    March 12, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    My husband is not a fan of salmon but I’m trying this recipe tonight. Trying to get us on a healthy diet.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 12, 2018 at 7:11 pm

      Well, fingers crossed! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  16. Anna says

    April 1, 2018 at 8:15 am

    Made this last night for a group of friends and it was a huge crowd pleaser! The prep was also very simple, which I appreciated as the host. 🙂 Thank you!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 1, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Oh, I’m SO glad! It’s always the BEST when you have less pressure as the host!

      Reply
  17. Jen says

    October 18, 2018 at 7:47 am

    I’ve used a variant of these recipe a good 15 times now. First time I did it exactly and I felt that honey made it too sweet. Next time I omitted the honey and added a pitch of garlic powder. I leave it to simmer for about 2 mins which helps thicken it. Other than that, I follow it exactly. My spouse absolutely loves it, it is now his favorite meal.

    Thank you for sharing

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 18, 2018 at 10:57 am

      Ooh, that sounds delicious! I’ll need to try that next time. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    March 23, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    Just had this tonight! Thanks for a great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 24, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      So glad you liked it Jennifer! Thank you for sharing and taking the time to leave a review! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Sharon says

    July 10, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Can you make this in a foil wrapped packet?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 11, 2020 at 9:46 am

      I think that would probably work great–I just haven’t made it that way before 🙂

      Reply

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