Description
Bourbon Glazed Salmon is a deliciously simple dish that elevates your dining experience with its rich, sweet, and smoky flavors. This gourmet meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Each tender salmon fillet is coated in a luscious bourbon glaze that caramelizes beautifully, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. Pair this dish with vibrant sides for an impressive presentation that will surely delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- For garnish: 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Marinate salmon fillets in half of the glaze for 15 minutes.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until crispy.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Brush additional glaze over salmon before serving and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg