Description
Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon brings together succulent fish and juicy summer peaches in a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant-quality treat. Fresh salmon fillets glazed with bourbon and peach preserves create a simple yet impressive meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 ripe peaches
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ½ cup peach preserves
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasoning and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Fresh chopped basil
- Peach slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Dry your 4 salmon fillets with paper towels.
- Rub your salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Grab a small saucepan and combine 2 diced peaches, ¼ cup bourbon, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Cook the sauce mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until peaches soften and sauce thickens. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter for extra richness.
- Arrange your seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush half the bourbon peach glaze across the fish.
- Roast the salmon in the 400F oven for 12-15 minutes, checking that it flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to caramelize the glaze. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Transfer salmon to serving plates. Drizzle remaining glaze over the fish. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley and basil on top. Add fresh peach slices as a final garnish.
Notes
- Always pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp exterior and better glaze adherence.
- Let salmon rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting to guarantee even cooking throughout the fillet.
- Adjust bourbon amount based on personal preference, using less for a milder flavor or more for deeper complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the rich umami profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg