Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Bourbon glazed salmon is a deliciously sweet and savory dish that elevates any meal. The tender, flaky salmon fillets are coated in a rich glaze made from bourbon, brown sugar, and savory spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Experience a burst of flavor with each bite, making it a family favorite that you’ll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the salmon in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on grill or parchment-lined baking sheet; discard leftover marinade.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For glaze, boil remaining marinade in a saucepan until slightly thickened. Drizzle over cooked salmon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg