Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170g) center-cut salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp (35g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced fine

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel, then rub each fillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Generously brush the glaze over the top and sides of each fillet.
  3. Bake the salmon for 10–12 minutes. For the final 2 minutes, turn the oven to Broil to caramelize the edges. Remove when internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare or 145°F (63°C) for well-done.