Description
Maple Bourbon Glazed Salmon is a delectable dish that beautifully fuses the sweet richness of pure maple syrup with the smoky allure of bourbon. This easy-to-make recipe transforms tender salmon fillets into a flavorful masterpiece, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying an intimate family dinner. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this dish elevates any meal and tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange marinated salmon on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider searing the salmon skin-side down on a hot grill before transferring it to the oven. You can swap bourbon for rum or whiskey if desired, and add crushed red pepper for heat or sesame seeds for crunch.