Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

Name: Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, minced; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard; 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 side salmon (about 3 pounds), skin removed, cut into 8 fillets; 1 bunch watercress (about 3/4 pound), thick stems trimmed; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Rating: 3.41 stars

320 Ratings
17 Reviews

Glaze salmon with a sweet-and-tart mixture of brown sugar, red-wine vinegar, and shallots that brightens the rich fish for a quick and delicious springtime-inspired meal.

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 side salmon (about 3 pounds), skin removed, cut into 8 fillets
1 bunch watercress (about 3/4 pound), thick stems trimmed
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot and cook, stirring often until softened, 3 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until slightly evaporated, 1 minute. Add mustard and brown sugar; stir until warm and combined, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. (To store, refrigerate cooled glaze in an airtight container, up to 1 day.)

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Step 2

Place salmon fillets on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to a small dish and brush on top of salmon. Broil salmon until glaze is bubbling and fish is opaque throughout, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness; brush remaining glaze over fillets. Serve salmon along with watercress and lemon wedges.

Cook's Notes

If you like, in place of the salmon, use eight 6-ounce striped bass or halibut fillets.

Reviews (17)

320 Ratings

5 star values: 64
4 star values: 84
3 star values: 103
2 star values: 57
1 star values: 12

MS11249938

04/13/2019

Absolutely love the flavour of this salmon dish ..... and for busy moms or tired grandmothers .... here is a FAST foolproof gourmet dish for family and/or guests 💕💕💕👍

barbaraland1fr

07/08/2017

Can't wait to try receipe

peavymm

11/13/2015

This recipe works great! For those who are worried about their salmon glaze burning by the time the fish is cooked through, be aware that in fine dining salmon is very rarely cooked through all the way (tuna is another fish like this). Cook your salmon to your usual beef steak preference and you will be well rewarded by a better flavor and texture (perfectly safe). Only cook your salmon all the way through if its quality or cleanliness is suspect or if you must because of religious reasons.

jefish24771774

06/01/2015

Works great on the grill too! Just made this with salmon on the grill. After oiling the grill, placed the salmon top side down and grilled it for a few minutes over medium heat. Turned it over, basted it with the glaze, then finished on the grill. Absolutely wonderful: highly recommend!

MS11055730

09/05/2013

Prepared under the broiler. Turned out beautifully. Will make again.

MS10135982

04/29/2013

GREAT! Did not broil. After reading others' reviews, decided to roast at about 375-400 for 20-25 minutes or so (very thick piece of fish.) Served over baby greens. Yum

MS12269968

04/01/2013

This was great! This is something that I would make for guests! I also had a problem with the top rack of my oven being to close to the broiler-live and learn! This will definitely be in our rotation!

MS12062585

04/01/2013

Can't wait to try this! I think I'll skip basting on the rest of the glaze with the raw fish covered-spoon like she did in the video, but otherwise it looks amazing.

plhh1019netsca

03/29/2013

Mustard is not kosher for Passover for many of us.

plhh1019netsca

03/29/2013

Mustard is not kosher for Passover for many of us. I have made salmon with dill and mustard for years. I look forward to expanding my recipe with yours after Passover.

plhh1019netsca

03/29/2013

Mustard is not kosher for Passover for many of us. I have made salmon with mustard and dill for years. I look forward to trying this recipe after Passover.

MS11789717

03/05/2013

This was SO good! The only thing I tweaked was the mustard. I added a heaping teaspoon more. Served with mushroom and onion rice, and bacon-wrapped asparagus. Perfection!

MS11879453

01/28/2013

This was fabulous!! 10 mins under the broiler and it was cooked to perfection. This is going in the regular rotation!!

Sheila Harms

12/29/2012

This was my first time broiling salmon. I thought the glaze was very tasty, but it did get a little burnt under the broiler by the time the fish was cooked through. Next time, I might brush with the glaze after the first five minutes of cooking are done. Otherwise, very easy and delicious recipe!

MS12020332

08/09/2011

This was delicious! The flavors were just right. Served it with Israeli couscous and steamed spinach w/ garlic. Very yummy!

baumsusan1

06/29/2011

So tasty!

MS10424768

06/28/2011

à tenter au BBQ

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