Description

This Brown Sugar Broiled Salmon recipe features succulent salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and spicy brown sugar mixture and broiled to perfection alongside fresh asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes. The salmon caramelizes beautifully under the broiler, creating a flavorful crust while remaining tender and juicy inside. This quick and easy meal is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread rolls.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Vegetables

4 x 5-8 oz (150-180g) salmon fillets, skin on or off
2 bunches asparagus
1 bunch broccolini
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Glaze

1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the Broiler: Set your oven broiler or grill to high heat and position the oven rack about 6 inches (15cm) from the heat source to ensure proper caramelization.
Prepare Baking Tray: Lightly spray or brush a baking tray with olive oil to prevent sticking and help roast the vegetables evenly.
Arrange Vegetables: Place the asparagus, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes on the tray. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything by hand to coat well, then spread the vegetables mostly in a single layer for even cooking.
Add Salmon to Tray: Nestle the salmon fillets between the vegetables on the tray. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salmon to season.
Mix and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, whole egg mayonnaise, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Spread this glaze generously over the tops and sides of each salmon fillet for a sweet and spicy crust.
Broil the Salmon: Place the tray under the broiler and cook for 8 minutes without flipping. The salmon should develop a caramelized surface while remaining pink and tender inside.
Rest and Serve: Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes off the heat, then serve alongside the roasted vegetables and crusty bread rolls to complete the meal.

Notes

Use skin-on salmon fillets for easier handling and additional flavor, but skinless works fine as well.
Adjust cayenne pepper amount to your preferred spice level.
Resting the salmon after broiling helps juices redistribute for moistness.
Serve with crusty bread rolls to soak up the flavorful juices and glaze.
Vegetables can be substituted with other favorites like green beans or zucchini if preferred.