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Two plates of garlic butter and brown sugar salmon with lemon slices, served alongside roasted asparagus and set on a neutral background with orange napkins and silverware.

Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Salmon

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  • Author: Tracy @ Groove Grub
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Salmon baked in foil is a quick, flavorful dinner with lemon, herbs, and a caramelized glaze. Easy, juicy, and perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 pound skinless salmon fillet

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon coarse-ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay a large piece of aluminum foil on top.
  2. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a glass measuring cup (about 30 seconds in the microwave), then whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Lightly season the bottom of the salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle a spoonful of the prepared sauce onto the center of the foil, spreading it out to roughly match the shape of the fillet. Include some of the garlic bits for extra flavor.
  5. Place the salmon fillet, seasoned side down, directly onto the sauce. Lightly season the top of the fillet with salt and pepper.
  6. Fold up two opposite sides of the foil to create a shallow wall around the fish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top. Fold in the remaining edges and crimp tightly to seal the foil packet.
  7. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillet.
  8. Carefully open the foil packet (watch out for steam). Slice the salmon down the center and spoon the sauce over each portion. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  1. I prefer thick, skinless salmon fillets so the sauce can fully absorb into the fish. I usually buy my salmon at Costco, where they remove the skin and bones for you.
  2. Melting the butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup makes it easy to mix in the rest of the ingredients and pour the sauce over the salmon.
  3. Using parchment paper under the foil helps with cleanup in case any sauce leaks out of the packet.
  4. For a crispier finish, open the foil during the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil on high until lightly golden.
  5. I often roast Lemon Parmesan Asparagus on the same pan as the salmon for an easy, complete sheet-pan dinner.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salmon
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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