Description
Succulent marry me salmon recipe promises a romantic culinary journey through delicate flavors and elegant preparation. Perfectly seasoned fish delivers a luxurious dining experience that will charm dinner companions with its irresistible allure and gourmet appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Sauce Components:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp honey
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Whisk together brown sugar, dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to create a complex, tangy marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Transfer seared salmon to the prepared baking sheet and brush with remaining marinade.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon cooks, melt butter in the same skillet and add lemon zest and juice for a bright, citrusy finish.
- Remove salmon from oven and drizzle with the lemon-butter sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and herbal freshness.
- Serve immediately, allowing the complex flavors to shine and the salmon to remain tender and succulent.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for maximum flavor absorption by letting it sit in the mixture for at least 15 minutes, allowing the sweet and tangy notes to penetrate deeply.
- Control sodium intake by using low-sodium soy sauce or replacing it with coconut aminos for a gluten-free and less salty alternative.
- Prevent overcooking by checking salmon’s internal temperature, which should reach 145°F for perfectly moist and flaky texture without becoming dry.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing marinade in advance and storing in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, making weeknight cooking faster and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 568
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 796 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg