This delicious, easy-to-make Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is jam packed with flavor.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2tablespoonschopped scallions + more for garnish
1teaspoonpeeled and finely grated ginger
2teaspoonsfinely grated garlic
2tablespoonsJim Beam or other good bourbon
1/3cupsoy sauce
1/3cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonshoney
8 4-ouncefresh salmon fillets
3tablespoonssesame oil
sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add the scallions, ginger, garlic, bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey to a medium-size pot and simmer over medium-low heat until thick while occasionally stirring, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Set it aside and keep warm.
Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
Add 3 tablespoons of sesame oil to a large sauté pan or flat top over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke lightly. You may need to cook the salmon in batches if there is not enough room in the pan.
Turn the heat down to medium and sear the salmon until golden brown and medium in the center, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Serve with the bourbon glaze and a side of roasted asparagus.
Notes
Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten right away. However, you can make it up to 30 minutes ahead of time, keep it warm before serving.How to Reheat: Add the desired number of salmon to a pan and cook in the oven at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until warmed. You can also heat it in the microwave until warm. Heat the sauce separate from the salmon in a small-sized sauté pan over low heat until hot.How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This will freeze covered for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.You can grill the salmon instead of cooking it in a pan over medium to high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.Oils I prefer to use are olive, safflower, canola, or grapeseed.Note there will be plenty of glaze left over to use as a marinade or sauce for something else.