I usually make this on busy weeknights when I have no time to fuss and guess what? This is sensational in flavors.
This simple glaze has butter, brown sugar, and dijon mustard on ot that's it, and you can season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
We love all kinds of seafood but salmon with a little tang and sweetness gets perfectly seasoned with these few ingredients.
Even though this is baked to perfection if you're huge fans of grilling instead of baking, pan-fried or even air-fried just make the sauce separately.
One of those best-kept secrets in the 1940s, most foods were made frugally on a budget, they used regular mustard with a little white wine when they had it, so that mustard was the only ingredient I changed.
If you love salmon you may also like to try my Lemon Dill Salmon recipe.
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Simple Salmon
I love my homemade recipe for Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce and sometimes I just make salmon with my favorite barbecue sauce, but the kids absolutely love this glaze and it's a nice alternative.
The whole recipe is mixing the sugar with mustard, spreading over the top bake then broil, that's it.
You can serve salmon with any side dish you prefer, I always love cowboy beans and corn with this meal.
Ingredients You Will Need (see suggestions below for more flavor combinations)
- salmon
- butter
- brown sugar
- dijon mustard
- brown sugar or honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Other Favorite Topping Recipes
- teriyaki sauce with crushed pineapple and a little brown sugar
- mango, chopped green bell peppers, pineapple, and papaya
- pecans, brown sugar, and apricot preserves
- fresh lemon butter garlic sliced and fresh dill weed
- cajun spices, tequila, and hot sauce
- chicken broth butter and fresh parsley, basil, garlic with oregano
- jarred pesto
- heavy cream with dill and melted butter poured over smoked salmon after cooking
- rosemary, lemon wedges, black pepper, and butter
Perfect Side Dishes
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Busy Cooks
I can't stress enough how simple this recipe is, and if you would like to try other salmon recipes don't miss our Best Salmon Roundup Recipes.
This really doesn't take much effort the buttery brown sugar topping is so delicious, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments on this recipe.
This is a great addition for any salmon seafood lover out there.

Brown Sugar Salmon
Yield: 1
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Grilled or baked this glazed brown sugar topping for salmon is off the charts delicious and super easy with just 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 4 (6 ounces) boneless salmon fillets
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the to 425 degrees.
- Either oil spray aluminum foil or line a baking dish with parchment paper for the salmon.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper ( cayenne if you like some heat).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, spoon the mixture evenly onto the top of the fillets.
- Cook for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Now turn the oven to broil and broil on high for an additional 5 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and golden.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
2160.76Fat (grams)
124.24Sat. Fat (grams)
29.11Carbs (grams)
47.14Fiber (grams)
1.20Net carbs
45.94Sugar (grams)
44.43Protein (grams)
201.66Sodium (milligrams)
1644.87Cholesterol (grams)
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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2012. It was edited and re-published in 2021.
This sweet and sour salmon looks amazing. I'm curioius to try it :) Bye, have a great day
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea to cook salmon!Baci,carina!
ReplyDeleteMolto interessante! I love salmon:))
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This sounds great! Definitely trying this one.
ReplyDeleteClaudia, I have never tried fish with fruit, but I think Salmon would be great. I need to change my thinking and try this, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe Claudia. All the flavours go well together. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a genius idea to include the yummy pineapple with the salmon, to grill in the aluminum foil packet.
ReplyDeleteYou always come up with the a BEST grill ideas, Claudia!
Another yummy recipe. At the moment I am eating lots of pineapples (mainly to stay in shape and filling myself up!). I could try this recipe instead! Looks great!
ReplyDeletethat sounds like a delicious salmon! yum!
ReplyDeleteI like this a lot .... very different way for salmon and I know very tasty
ReplyDeleteI have to give this a try…I love that you mixed the salmon with the pineapple…delicious looking!
ReplyDeleteThat brown sugar coating sounds really amazing. Since we eat salmon quite often, this is definitely something I have to give it a go too.
ReplyDeleteIm a huge fan of salmon but can't say I've had it with a brown sugar glaze like this - definitely a must try!
ReplyDeleteWe would happily eat salmon every day, so we are always looking for new ways to cook with it. This looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great salmon dish! I love that you only need a handful of ingredients, and the brown sugar added such a wonderful depth of flavor.
ReplyDeleteYum! My husband doesn't love salmon but I do. I'm going to save this recipe to make the next time he is out for the evening.
ReplyDeleteThis is so good! Everyone at my house loved how tasty it is!
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