Description
Sizzling Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon brings summer’s sweetest flavors right to your dinner table. Fresh salmon glazed with peach preserves and Kentucky bourbon creates an effortless meal that feels like a restaurant-quality treat without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh chives
Instructions
- Heat oven precisely to 400°F (200°C), ensuring an even roasting temperature for the salmon.
- Mix ¼ cup bourbon, ¼ cup peach preserves, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a small saucepan. Simmer for 6 minutes until the mixture reduces and thickens.
- Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper across all surfaces.
- Transfer salmon onto a clean baking sheet. Coat each fillet thoroughly with half of the prepared glaze, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Roast salmon for 13 minutes, brushing with reserved glaze during the final 3 minutes of cooking.
- Check salmon’s doneness by testing with a fork – it should flake easily and appear opaque throughout.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or chives across the top for a bright garnish.
- Serve immediately with additional glaze drizzled alongside the salmon fillets.
Notes
- Select a high-quality salmon fillet with rich marbling for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Use a light bourbon like Maker’s Mark to prevent overwhelming the delicate fish flavor.
- Avoid overcooking by checking the salmon’s internal temperature, which should reach 145°F for perfect doneness.
- For a gluten-free version, replace Dijon mustard with a cornstarch-based alternative or omit entirely.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-22 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg