Description
Bourbon-kissed peaches elevate this salmon to gourmet heights, creating a perfect balance of smoky sweetness and rich marine flavors. Pacific Northwest salmon meets Southern charm in one irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon filets, about 1.5 pounds (680 grams), skins on
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
Marinade Liquid Components:
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) peach preserves
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) bourbon
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon coarse ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade components in a mixing bowl, carefully separating half the mixture for later use as a cooking sauce.
- Gently immerse the salmon fillets in the remaining marinade, allowing the flavors to infuse for half an hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oven to 375°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Select a heavy, oven-safe skillet and warm it over medium-high heat to create a perfect sear on the salmon’s surface.
- Quickly sear the marinated salmon for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, developing a golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture.
- Scatter fresh peach slices around the salmon in the skillet, creating a vibrant and aromatic bed for the fish.
- Pour the reserved marinade evenly over the salmon and peaches, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon reaches a delicate, flaky texture and appears opaque in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and intensify the flavors.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional peach slices for a visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Marinate salmon in bourbon-peach mixture, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate fish before searing.
- Strategically reserve half the marinade for basting during cooking, ensuring maximum flavor infusion and moisture retention.
- Searing salmon quickly in skillet before oven roasting creates delectable caramelized exterior while maintaining succulent interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg