Description
Bourbon Peach Glazed Salmon delivers a perfect summer dinner that marries sweet Southern charm with elegant seafood. Glazing fresh salmon with a rich peach and bourbon reduction creates a mouthwatering meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 6-ounces salmon fillets
Glaze and Seasonings:
- 1 cup fresh peaches
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix 1 cup diced peaches, ¼ cup bourbon, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until everything blends smoothly.
- Arrange two 6-ounce salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet with their skin facing down.
- Distribute the peach and bourbon glaze evenly across the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking that the salmon easily flakes with a fork and appears fully cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 3-4 minutes to settle the juices.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley over the salmon just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet peaches for the most flavorful glaze and ensure they’re finely diced for even distribution.
- Opt for wild-caught salmon if possible, as it tends to have a richer flavor and firmer texture that pairs beautifully with the bourbon glaze.
- Adjust bourbon quantity to taste, keeping in mind that a little goes a long way in developing depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and double-check all ingredients for potential gluten contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg