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Salmon glaze on roasted salmon filet served over sweet corn and grape tomatoes, with a basil butter sauce.
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Glazed Salmon over Corn & Tomatoes with Herb Butter Sauce

This glazed salmon recipe makes such a delicious meal! Served over sweet corn & grape tomatoes, with a luscious basil butter sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: glazed salmon, glazed salmon recipe, how to make a glaze for salmon, salmon glaze
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 747kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon filet
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 egg yolks large
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon for the skillet
  • 1 bunch fresh basil* finely chopped
  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes quartered

Instructions

Season, glaze, and roast the salmon

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place the salmon filets on the prepared pan and season with 1 teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Spoon or brush the sweet chili sauce over the salmon and roast until firm on the edges but still moist in the middle (approx. 10 to 15 minutes).

Make the herb butter sauce

  • Place the egg yolks in the cup of a blender and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Heat the butter in the microwave or in a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat until steaming hot.
  • Add the butter to the yolk mixture in about 4 additions, blending for a minute or two after each addition.
  • Fold in the fresh basil.

Saute the corn and tomatoes

  • Heat a skillet on the stove over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Add the corn and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Cook, stirring, until warmed through.
  • Add the tomatoes and fold together until combined.

Plate the meal

  • Spoon the corn and tomato mixture into shallow bowls or plates.
  • Top with glazed salmon.
  • Drizzle with herb butter sauce.
  • Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Notes

*Fresh tarragon, dill, or chives can be substituted.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 332mg | Sodium: 1347mg | Potassium: 1680mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2390IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg