Description
This Bourbon Peach Salmon recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a rich bourbon-infused peach sauce. Perfectly baked to flaky perfection, this dish makes an impressive and easy main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bourbon Peach Glaze:
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Make Bourbon Peach Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves, bourbon, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the glaze slightly thickens.
- Glaze Salmon: Using a brush, generously coat each salmon fillet with the bourbon peach glaze to infuse the flavors.
- Bake Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish Under Broiler: For a beautifully caramelized finish, switch your oven to broil and broil the salmon for an additional 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired, and serve the salmon hot alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- Serve this salmon with rice, roasted vegetables, or grilled peaches for a complete meal.
- If peach preserves aren’t available, honey or apricot preserves are excellent substitutes.
- To make this recipe alcohol-free, replace bourbon with apple juice and add a splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
