Entrée: United States – Bourbon Glazed Salmon from the United States

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Additional 30 min

Total 55 min

Ingredients

4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) bourbon
3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp (45 ml) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (or 1 / 2 tsp ground ginger)
1 / 4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 / 2 tsp kosher salt
1 / 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil (for the pan or baking sheet)
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the kosher salt and black pepper; set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
Reserve 1/3 cup of this mixture in a small saucepan for glazing later. Place the remaining mixture in a shallow dish or zip-top bag with the salmon, skin side up so flesh is submerged. Marinate 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment and lightly oil it.
Remove salmon from the marinade (discard used marinade). Place fillets skin side down on the prepared sheet.
Bake 8–10 minutes, until the salmon is just turning opaque and registers about 120–125°F (49–52°C) for medium.
While the salmon bakes, bring the reserved glaze in the saucepan to a brisk simmer over medium heat. Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring, until glossy and reduced to a syrupy consistency.
Switch the oven to broil (high). Brush the thickened glaze generously over the salmon and broil 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until the top is lacquered and lightly caramelized.
Rest the salmon 3 minutes. Transfer to plates, spoon over any remaining glaze, and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately.