Barbecue Glazed Salmon Recipe

This recipe transforms salmon into a sweet and savory masterpiece that even picky eaters will crave! Ready in under 20 minutes, this super-fast barbecue glazed salmon is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Impress your family with this easy, delicious, and unbelievably flavorful dish!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 473.2 kcal
Protein 131g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Barbecue Glazed Salmon

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Barbecue Glazed Salmon

  • Salmon Fillets
  • Fish
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Ground Cumin
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Barbecue Glazed Salmon

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler and position the rack 4 inches from the element.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chili sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pat 1.5 lbs salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub them generously with your favorite spice rub (about 1 tablespoon).
  4. Coat a large oven-safe, nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat.
  5. Once the skillet is hot, add the salmon fillets.
  6. Cook for 3 minutes undisturbed, then flip the fillets and cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and brush the salmon fillets generously with the chili mixture.
  8. Place the skillet under the preheated broiler and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is glazed, shiny, and opaque in the thickest parts.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

15g

Carbs

2g