Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Bourbon glazed salmon is a sensational dish that transforms any dinner into a festive occasion. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets drizzled with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze, creating an irresistible flavor combination that dances on your palate. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this dish will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Remove salmon from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and place skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add reserved marinade to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook salmon for another 4-5 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the glazed salmon with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg