Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon
Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon balances caramelized sweetness with a gentle salty umami from soy, while broiling keeps the fish tender and flaky. The roasted red onions add a mellow bite and a touch of smokiness that complements the glaze. Serve this for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple, polished meal when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 2
Stir together brown sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- 3
Warm oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, salt, and pepper in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add to the sugar mixture and stir to combine. Arrange salmon fillets on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 4
Broil the salmon in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the salmon and drizzle with 1/2 of the sugar mixture. Continue broiling until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve with the remaining sugar mixture.
- Calories 126.57 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 7.21 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 14.97 g 5%
- Total Fat 4.49 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.31 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 504.01 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 12.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.41 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 149.67 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Soy Broiled Salmon is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Light Soy Sauce, Olive Oil, and Red Onion. Each serving provides about 126.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Light Soy Sauce, Olive Oil, Red Onion, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 126.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Soy Broiled Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 126.57 calories and 7.21 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 504.01 mg (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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