Description
Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the rich, buttery texture of salmon with a sweet and tangy bourbon peach glaze. The caramelized edges provide a satisfying crunch, while the juicy peaches add a burst of freshness that perfectly complements the savory fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bourbon Peach Glaze:
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced peaches, bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- While the glaze is cooking, prepare the salmon fillets by patting them dry and seasoning with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the bourbon peach glaze generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the glaze and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or peach nectar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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