The key to the most delicious salmon is to avoid overcooking it; the fatty, aromatic, rich flavor of the fish is best when it’s just cooked. Easy Broiled Salmon helps you get the most perfectly cooked fish every time, with a sweet, citrusy, and herby glaze all over to boot. Easy Broiled Salmon is perfect on its own or as the topping to the best salad ever.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more, to taste, for garnish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 (4-6-ounce) salmon fillets
- lemon slices, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the broiler and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Step 2 -Add the olive oil, the brown sugar, the soy sauce, the lemon zest, the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, the thyme, the salt, the pepper, and the garlic together in a medium bowl, whisking to combine.
Step 3 -Add the salmon fillets, coating them in the glaze.
Step 4 -Place the coated salmon on the prepared sheet pan and broil until browned and opaque, about 10-15 minutes. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
Step 5 -Garnish with the extra chopped parsley and the lemon slices and serve.
