Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Fillet
This honey bourbon glazed salmon gets marinated in a delicious sauce that does double duty as a glaze. This is a quick and easy dinner for any night of the week.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup lime juice one lime
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger peeled and grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large salmon fillet about 12 ounces
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a shallow dish large enough to hold the salmon, combine the brown sugar, water, bourbon, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Add the salmon fillet and turn to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (Alternatively, use a resealable bag.)
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet or broiler pan with non-stick spray.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 4–5 minutes, until slightly thick and syrupy.
- Brush some of the glaze over the salmon. Bake for 8–11 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. A thermometer should read 135°F in the center—don’t overcook.
- Transfer the salmon to a serving platter. Spoon more glaze over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Don’t marinate the salmon too long. You only need 30 to 45 minutes for this bourbon marinated salmon. If you leave the fish in the marinade too long then the acids in the marinade will “cook” the salmon and the texture will be “off”.
- Always boil the marinade before using it as a sauce. You’ve got raw fish juices in there, so don’t skip this step. A quick boil makes it safe and reduces into a rich, sticky glaze that’s packed with flavor.
- The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon fillet. Salmon typically takes 4 to 5 minutes for every 1/2 inch of thickness (when the oven is set at 425°F).
- For a more accurate temperature, use a meat thermometer and use the temperature guide in the post to find your desired doneness level for salmon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 2132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g
