Description
Succulent bourbon peach salmon blends Southern comfort with Pacific Northwest elegance, marrying sweet peach glaze and rich bourbon notes. Delicate fish meets caramelized fruit, creating a harmonious dish you’ll savor with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) bourbon
- ½ cup (170 g/6 oz) peach preserves
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Glaze Preparation: Merge bourbon, peach preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a saucepan, simmering over medium heat until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy reduction with concentrated flavor intensity.
- Salmon Seasoning: Thoroughly season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage across both surfaces.
- Cooking Surface Setup: Preheat grill or stovetop pan to medium temperature, lightly lubricating with cooking oil to prevent adherence.
- Initial Salmon Searing: Position fillets skin-side down, allowing undisturbed cooking for 4-5 minutes to develop a crisp exterior and initiate internal cooking process.
- Finishing Technique: Gently rotate salmon, continuing cooking until fish achieves translucent opaque appearance and can be effortlessly flaked with minimal fork pressure.
- Glaze Application: During final cooking moments, lavishly brush bourbon peach glaze over salmon, creating a caramelized, sticky exterior that enhances flavor complexity.
- Plating and Garnish: Transfer glazed salmon to serving plates, embellishing with a drizzle of remaining sauce and a sprinkle of fresh thyme or finely chopped parsley for visual appeal and aromatic enhancement.
Notes
Prevent Sauce Burning: Stir the bourbon peach glaze continuously to avoid scorching and maintain an even, smooth consistency.
Control Salmon Moisture: Cook salmon just until it’s opaque and flakes gently to preserve its delicate, tender texture and prevent dryness.
Optimize Glaze Caramelization: Apply the bourbon peach glaze during the last minute of cooking to achieve a perfect sticky-sweet exterior without burning.
Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow salmon to marinate briefly in a portion of the glaze before cooking to infuse deeper bourbon and peach undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg