Description
Bourbon Glazed Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that merges the rich sweetness of bourbon with tender, flaky salmon fillets. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, shines with just seven simple ingredients. In under 30 minutes, you can impress your family and guests with a gourmet meal that’s not only delicious but also packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Whether served alongside fresh vegetables, on a bed of greens, or with fragrant rice, this dish promises to elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz. each, skin on)
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil over medium heat; then reduce to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on an oiled wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until nearly done; then brush with glaze and broil for about 30 seconds.
- Serve hot, drizzled with remaining glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg