Description
Sizzling bourbon peach salmon brings Southern charm to your dinner plate, blending sweet and smoky flavors with elegant simplicity. Succulent salmon fillets glazed in rich bourbon and juicy peach sauce promise a memorable meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) bourbon
- ½ cup (160 grams) peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry salmon fillets with paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully place salmon fillets in the pan, positioning skin-side down if applicable, and sear for approximately 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Gently flip the salmon and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the fish reaches desired doneness. Carefully transfer the fillets to a separate plate and set aside.
- Deglaze the same skillet with bourbon, allowing the alcohol to gently reduce and concentrate its flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate peach preserves, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Stir the mixture continuously and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the glaze for 4-5 minutes, stirring periodically until it thickens and develops a rich, glossy consistency.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, delicately coating each fillet with the aromatic bourbon peach glaze. Warm the fish for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure complete flavor infusion.
- Transfer the glazed salmon to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with fresh thyme or finely chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with a bright color and no fishy smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat the salmon completely dry before searing to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets to prevent overcooking and maintain a tender, flaky consistency.
- Swap bourbon for apple juice or white wine if avoiding alcohol, maintaining the same depth of flavor in the glaze.
- Reduce honey or use a sugar-free alternative for a lower-carb version that still delivers rich, sweet notes.
- Add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts for extra crunch and nutty complexity to the dish.
- Use the glaze as a versatile sauce for other proteins like chicken or tofu for a quick meal variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg