Description
A quick and simple salmon dish with a delicious blend of sweet brown sugar and salty soy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the salmon: Start by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger if you’re using it.
- Marinate the fish: Pour half of the marinade over the salmon and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the skillet: Use a non-stick skillet for best results. Heat over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Cook the salmon: Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes before flipping, then pour in the remaining marinade and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a platter, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and dig in!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute salmon with tofu. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the fillets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, brown sugar, soy sauce, quick dinner, family recipe