Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 equal pieces)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Remove the salmon from the fridge 15–20 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Sear the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet, pour in the glaze between salmon pieces, and let it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg