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A gray rimmed plate with white rice, bourbon glazed salmon and sugar snap peas, garnished with thinly sliced green onion.

Bourbon Glaze Recipe for Salmon

This Bourbon Glazed Salmon recipe takes less than 30 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. Serve with rice and simple steamed veggies.
4.7 from 7 ratings

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 center cut salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • Pinch ground white pepper
  • Thinly sliced green onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray small rimmed baking pan with nonstick spray. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared pan and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes or until salmon is opaque throughout and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepot, stir together bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter, white pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • When salmon is finished cooking, remove pan from oven. Evenly spread glaze over salmon.
  • Set broiler to HIGH and place salmon under broiler. Cook 1 minute or until glaze becomes bubbly and slightly caramelized, watching very carefully.
  • If desired, slip spatula between salmon skin and flesh to remove skin before serving. Serve salmon garnished with green onion, if desired.

Notes

  • While this dish is best eaten immediately after cooking, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Calories: 393kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 1017mg, Potassium: 873mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 243IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 2mg
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