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Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water

Method
 

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear fillets for about 4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds. Pour in bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry if using, cook 1 minute.
  3. Return salmon to the pan, spoon glaze over the fillets, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until glazed and cooked through.
  4. Serve immediately over rice, topped with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

If you prefer a thinner glaze, skip the cornstarch and let the sauce bubble an extra minute to reduce naturally. Let the salmon rest a couple of minutes after searing for juicier results. The dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a little water.