Description
Bourbon Peach Salmon brings Southern charm straight to your dinner table with a juicy, caramelized glaze that makes weeknight cooking feel like a special occasion. Pairing ripe peaches and smooth bourbon creates a perfectly balanced salmon dish that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- ½ cup bourbon
- 1 cup peach preserves
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ignite your grill to a steady 375°F, creating an ideal medium-heat environment for cooking salmon.
- Whisk together ½ cup bourbon, 1 cup peach preserves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle 4 salmon fillets with a pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper on both sides.
- Generously coat each salmon fillet with the bourbon-peach glaze, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position salmon fillets directly on the grill grates, placing them skin-side down to prevent sticking.
- Grill salmon for precisely 5-7 minutes, allowing the first side to develop a rich caramelized surface.
- Carefully flip the fillets and continue grilling for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Optional: Reapply additional glaze during cooking to intensify flavor and create a glossy finish.
- Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes to lock in juices before serving.
Notes
- Fresh peach preserves make the biggest difference in developing deep flavor complexity for this glaze.
- Salmon cooks quickly, so watch carefully to prevent overcooking and maintain a tender, moist texture.
- For a lighter version, swap bourbon with apple juice and reduce the olive oil by half.
- Wood chips like hickory or applewood can enhance the smoky grilled salmon’s taste when added to the grill.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg