Description
Sizzling Bourbon Peach Salmon elevates summer’s finest flavors with a perfect balance of sweet and smoky notes. Succulent salmon fillets glazed in golden peach bourbon sauce promise a delightful culinary journey that will surprise and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) bourbon
- ½ cup (170 grams) peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious bourbon-infused peach glaze by combining bourbon, peach preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring periodically, until the sauce thickens and develops a rich, glossy consistency, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- While the glaze reduces, prepare salmon fillets by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill or stovetop pan to medium temperature, lightly coating the surface with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Position the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down on the heated cooking surface, allowing them to cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and continue cooking until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily with minimal pressure from a fork.
- During the final minute of cooking, generously brush the bourbon peach glaze over the salmon, creating a caramelized, sticky exterior.
- Transfer the glazed salmon to serving plates, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with fresh thyme or finely chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbal aroma.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating salmon in glaze for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper bourbon-peach infusion.
- Create a low-sugar version by using sugar-free peach preserves and replacing honey with stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prevent salmon from sticking by using a non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet with proper oil coating.
- Ensure perfectly cooked salmon by using a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg