Description
Succulent bourbon peach salmon blends Southern charm with gourmet finesse. Delicate fish marinates in sweet-smoky whiskey glaze, offering a harmonious balance of flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- ½ cup (120 ml) bourbon
- ½ cup (160 g) peach preserves
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Salmon Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place salmon skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
- Bourbon Reduction: Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, allowing alcohol to reduce and concentrate flavors for 1-2 minutes. Add peach preserves, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Glaze Development: Simmer the mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Final Fusion: Return salmon to the skillet, gently coating each fillet with the bourbon peach glaze. Warm for 1-2 minutes to ensure complete flavor absorption.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer glazed salmon to a serving platter, drizzle remaining sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Pat salmon fillets completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Control Heat Precision: Use medium-high heat for searing to create a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender, moist salmon interior without overcooking.
- Balance Glaze Intensity: Adjust bourbon and red pepper flakes to personal taste, allowing the sweet peach and savory elements to complement the fish without overwhelming its delicate flavor.
- Prevent Sauce Burning: Stir glaze continuously and watch heat level to ensure reduction develops a glossy consistency without scorching, which can introduce bitter undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg