Description
Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully balances the rich, smoky notes of bourbon with the sweetness of fresh peaches. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings, this recipe features salmon fillets marinated in a flavorful bourbon-peach glaze that caramelizes during roasting. The result is a glossy, tender salmon infused with sweet and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds. Serve it alongside rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup peach preserves
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 4 salmon fillets (about 1½ pounds)
- 2 medium peaches (pitted and sliced)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon coarse ground mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peach preserves, bourbon, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Reserve half of the marinade in the refrigerator for later use. Marinate the salmon fillets in the remaining mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Sear the marinated salmon skin-side up in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon skin-side down, add sliced peaches around it, pour reserved marinade over everything, and bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg