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Salmon with Brown Sugar–Mustard Glaze

FLAVOR BOOSTER Salmon fillets are dressed with a sweet-and-sour glaze that combines dark-brown sugar with pungent whole-grain mustard. Arrange the fish on a platter with watercress and lemon wedges for an impressive presentation fit for a dinner party.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 side salmon (about 3 pounds), skin removed, cut into 8 fillets
1 bunch watercress (about 3/4 pound), thick stems trimmed
Lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add mustard and brown sugar; stir until warm and combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. (To store, refrigerate cooled glaze in an airtight container, up to 1 day.)

    Step 2

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, if desired (for easy cleanup). Place salmon fillets on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to a small dish and brush on top of salmon. Broil salmon until glaze is bubbling and fish is opaque throughout, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from broiler; brush remaining glaze over fillets. Serve salmon with watercress and lemon wedges.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 298

    Step 5

    Fat: 13g (2g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 35g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 12g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 1g

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