Description
A delightful fusion of flavors, this Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon features a glossy glaze made from sweet peaches, rich bourbon, and bright lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your grill for medium-high heat.
- Whisk together the bourbon, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth.
- Slice the peaches into thin wedges.
- Pat the salmon dry, place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of the glaze over the salmon, arrange the peach wedges on top, and drizzle with the remaining glaze.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or grill until the salmon flakes easily.
- Halfway through cooking, spoon some glaze over the salmon for enhanced flavor.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving with the peaches and extra glaze on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute bourbon with apple cider vinegar mixed with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salmon, peach, bourbon, Southern cuisine, family recipe, easy dinner