Bourbon Glazed Salmon Quick And Easy Wellplated Com

Brushing a sauce over salmon, then finishing it in the oven (the glaze + bake method) is versatile and near foolproof. From Balsamic Glazed Salmon to Teriyaki Salmon, the flavor profile options are wide and will keep your dinner routine exciting. Bourbon isn’t only for sipping—it’s lightly smoky, buttery flavor makes it an excellent ingredient for cooking too! (Just ask this Bourbon Chicken.) Bourbon gives this maple glaze pizzaz, richness, and backbone. It balances the brown sugar and keeps it from tasting too sweet. If you are new to cooking or eating fish, this is an excellent beginner fish recipe.

It’s easy. You don’t need to marinade the salmon in advance, unlike many of the bourbon salmon recipes I found online.It’s foolproof. The worst thing you can do is overcook salmon. If you are new, Pan Seared Salmon might be a bit advanced, so I recommend starting with a baked salmon recipe like this one or my gold-standard Baked Salmon in Foil. It’s nearly impossible to mess up!It’s DELISH. The sticky, lightly smoky maple glaze gives this recipe serious crowd appeal.

How to Make Bourbon Glazed Salmon

This bourbon salmon recipe is simple enough for a quick weeknight, while also tasting elevated enough for a special occasion. For even more tips, check out this essential guide to How to Cook Salmon.

The Ingredients

Salmon. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and potassium, salmon is incredibly healthy. It’s also extremely versatile and pairs beautifully with the flavors in this bourbon maple glaze. Even fish skeptics will enjoy salmon’s mild flavor and light, flaky texture. Bourbon. Warm, cozy and alluring, 8 tablespoons bourbon takes this salmon from basic to mouth-watering.

Maple Syrup + Brown Sugar. Both add delicious sweetness that balances the other flavors and helps the glaze caramelize to perfection. Don’t skip the brown sugar; it’s necessary for the glaze to thicken.

Worcestershire Sauce. A little savory, a little sweet, and lightly tangy. It gives the glaze depth. Soy Sauce. For that irresistible umami goodness and to balance the sweetness.

Apple Cider Vinegar. Adds much-needed acidity and brightens up the glaze.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. To Reheat. Very gently rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F, in a small skillet on the stove, or enjoy at room temperature.

What to Serve with Maple Bourbon Salmon

Root Vegetables. Oven Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Roasted Carrots both pair nicely with fish.Green Vegetables. Try Air Fryer Broccoli, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Sautéed Cabbage.Salad. Green salads Spinach Strawberry Salad and grain- or legume-based salads (like Roasted Vegetable Chickpea Salad) go well with salmon.Grains. Try quinoa or Lemon Rice. For a low carbohydrate option, use cauliflower rice.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Baking Sheet. Enjoy bourbon glazed salmon whenever a craving strikes! Instant Read Thermometer. The best way to make sure your salmon is cooked through.Saucepan. Perfect for preparing the glaze.

Leftover bourbon? Use it to make Bourbon Balls.

The best way to know salmon is done is to use an instant read thermometer like this one. The FDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.Salmon (and other fish) will continue to “cook” as it rests after removing it from the oven. I usually remove my salmon between 135 and 140 degrees F, cover the salmon with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes. This resting time allows the fish to continue to rise to 145 degrees F.

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