Description
Maple Bourbon Glazed Salmon brings together sweet and smoky flavors that’ll make your dinner table sing with excitement. Searing the fish with a rich glaze and serving alongside roasted vegetables creates a restaurant-worthy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone for perfect salmon cooking.
- Whisk together ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup bourbon, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant glaze.
- Generously sprinkle salt and black pepper across all 4 salmon fillets, ensuring even seasoning on both sides.
- Coat each salmon fillet thoroughly with 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared maple bourbon glaze, allowing the mixture to penetrate the fish.
- Place salmon fillets on preheated grill grates, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving them to develop a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Flip salmon carefully and brush with additional glaze, grilling for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over fillets just before serving for an extra burst of maple bourbon flavor.
Notes
- Get salmon at room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking and prevent tough texture.
- Avoid flipping the fish too often, which can break delicate salmon and cause uneven cooking.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels before seasoning to help the glaze stick and create a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked salmon without drying out the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg