Description
Bourbon Salmon delivers a mouthwatering punch of smoky-sweet flavor that’ll have your dinner guests asking for seconds. Perfectly glazed fillets caramelize with rich bourbon and brown sugar, creating a restaurant-worthy meal right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning and Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together ¼ cup bourbon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the glaze for 5-7 minutes at 190°F until it reduces and thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
- Preheat your grill or skillet to 400°F with a clean cooking surface.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over 4 salmon fillets and season each with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the hot surface and cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip salmon and cook the opposite side for another 4 minutes until fish becomes opaque.
- Brush each fillet generously with prepared bourbon glaze during the final 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Allow glaze to caramelize and create a glossy finish on the salmon.
- Transfer salmon to serving plates immediately and garnish with optional fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Work with salmon at room temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Choose a bourbon with a smooth flavor profile that complements the fish without overpowering it.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear.
- When grilling, use a fish spatula to carefully flip the salmon and prevent sticking or breaking apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg