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Close-up of two thick salmon fillets with a glossy caramelized brown sugar glaze and cracked black peppercorns. (Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon)

Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon: The Ultimate 20-Minute Caramelized Feast

This Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon features a thick, glossy, bubbling deep-amber glaze that caramelizes into a sticky crust. Topped with fresh thyme and cracked peppercorns, it’s a 20-minute gourmet dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets Salmon approx. 6 oz (170g) each
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar 110g
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Cracked Black Peppercorns 6g
  • 8 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 whole Lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil 15ml
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Dark Baking Sheet Ensures better caramelization
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Method
 

Prep the Salmon
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with a dark baking sheet inside. Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix brown sugar with a tiny splash of oil to form a paste; rub generously over the top and sides of the salmon.
Roast
  1. Press cracked peppercorns into the sugar and top with thyme sprigs. Place on the hot baking sheet with lemon wedges.
  2. Roast for 10-12 minutes until the glaze is bubbling in a deep-amber color and salmon is flaky.

Notes

Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
Ensure the oven is fully preheated for the best crust.