Description
Simple recipe for salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory bourbon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves completely. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Brush the tops and sides of the salmon fillets generously with half of the bourbon glaze.
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the remaining glaze over the salmon.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for the brown sugar if you prefer a different sweetness level.
- If you do not wish to use bourbon, substitute with an equal amount of apple juice or chicken broth.
- For extra flavor, broil the salmon for the last minute, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: bourbon, salmon, glaze, baked fish, sweet and savory, quick dinner