Soy-Free Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Soy-Free Bourbon Glazed Salmon, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe replaces traditional soy-based glazes with a harmonious blend of bourbon, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, creating a rich, tangy, and lightly sweet coating that pairs beautifully with tender, flaky salmon fillets. The marinade not only enhances the flavor but also caramelizes into a glossy glaze when baked, delivering irresistible depth to every bite. With a quick prep time and elegant presentation, this dish is ideal for both casual family meals and entertaining guests. Garnished with vibrant scallions for a pop of freshness, this salmon recipe is soy-free, easy to prepare, and brimming with gourmet charm—making it the ultimate choice for healthy yet indulgent seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 0.5 cups bourbon
- 0.25 cups honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine bourbon, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow baking dish and pour the prepared bourbon glaze over the top, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Let the salmon marinate in the glaze at room temperature for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, remove the salmon fillets from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and place them skin-side down in the skillet. Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour the reserved marinade over the salmon fillets, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake the salmon in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the skillet from the oven, and let the salmon rest for a minute.
Before serving, spoon the glaze over the salmon and garnish with chopped scallions.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 107.5 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3260 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 143.0 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
