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Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe

This delicious, easy-to-make Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is jam packed with flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions + more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Jim Beam or other good bourbon
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 8 4- ounce fresh salmon fillets
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the scallions, ginger, garlic, bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey to a medium-size pot and simmer over medium-low heat until thick while occasionally stirring, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Set it aside and keep warm.
  2. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of sesame oil to a large sauté pan or flat top over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke lightly. You may need to cook the salmon in batches if there is not enough room in the pan.
  4. Turn the heat down to medium and sear the salmon until golden brown and medium in the center, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with the bourbon glaze and a side of roasted asparagus.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten right away. However, you can make it up to 30 minutes ahead of time, keep it warm before serving.
  • How to Reheat: Add the desired number of salmon to a pan and cook in the oven at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until warmed.  You can also heat it in the microwave until warm. Heat the sauce separate from the salmon in a small-sized sauté pan over low heat until hot.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  This will freeze covered for up to 3 months.  Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
  • You can grill the salmon instead of cooking it in a pan over medium to high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Oils I prefer to use are olive, safflower, canola, or grapeseed.
  • Note there will be plenty of glaze left over to use as a marinade or sauce for something else.

Nutrition Information

Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1124mg (47%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 64IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1124mg 47%
Potassium 504mg 11%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 64IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.