Crispy Bourbon Glazed Salmon.
I am always looking for new and exciting ways to eat fish.
It has turned out that I’ve made at least one new seafood dish every week for the last month. We love seafood so much and now that the spring is coming, I find myself craving it more and more. If only we lived in an area where fresh seafood was accessible. Pittsburgh… that is not you.
I really don’t discriminate when it comes to seafood. Okay, well I have a hard time actually eating the tentacles when it comes to calamari, but a good bit of breading always helps. When it comes to salmon, I love it two ways: grilled and broiled. When broiled, it develops a crispy, crunchy crust that I absolutely adore. You just can’t beat it!
It’s my go-to way for preparing salmon. Especially because I am afraid of the grill. Perhaps this summer I will set a goal to get more comfortable with the grill? Girl meets grill. Then grill will meet bacon.
When my mom made that romano crusted fish last week, she also baked some store-bought bourbon glazed salmon that left us all less than impressed. But I loved the sound of bourbon glazed salmon and was dead set on creating my own glaze this past weekend.
I was thrilled with the results. Even Mr. How Sweet, who moaned and groaned and refused to try the glaze on it’s own, stating that he “doesn’t eat bourbon” absolutely loved the salmon. And I think that the glaze will be delicious on chicken and shrimp and maybe even… dare I say it? Vegetables.
The recipe makes a good bit so you have leftovers – simply store it in the fridge and use for a glaze or dipping sauce later. And if you don’t like the taste of bourbon, don’t fear… it’s nothing like drinking the straight stuff. It’s sweet and a little bit tangy, somewhat reminiscent of a barbecue sauce. I could eat it with a spoon, but that shouldn’t surprise you.
It compliments the salmon so perfectly that you can serve it as the main course, in a taco, in a salad (boo!), on a bagel or in some sort of sandwich. The possibilities are endless!
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Combine the bourbon, sugar, mustard, garlic, honey, vinegar and worcestershire in a small saucepan and whisk. Heat over high heat and allow it to come to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until mixture reduces by about half. Pour mixture in a bowl and let sit at room temperature while the salmon cooks. The glaze will thicken a bit at this time.
- Preheat the broiler in your oven. Make sure the salmon is dry and season it with the coarse salt and pepper on both sides. Lay it on a non-stick baking sheet. Broil for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until the top develops a crispy crust. If your salmon is very thick, you may need to go a little longer.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and brush it with the bourbon glaze. Add as much or as little as you would like. Feel free to use it as a dipping sauce too. The glaze can be stored in the fridge for a week or two – just allow it to come to room temperature (or slightly warm it) before using.
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180 Comments on “Crispy Bourbon Glazed Salmon.”
We love salmon! I’m always looking for new ways to make it. This looks delicious :)
Yum. This reminds me of the Jack Daniel’s wings at the Green Mill. Sweet, tangy, slightly spicy, with a little kick! I am all for finding new ways to get more alcohol in my diet. ;-)
Do not judge me for the previous statement.
Salmon is one fish my whole family will eat! I think they’d love it even more with a Bourbon glaze! YUM!
This looks great. I’ve had salmon a few times and have yet to love it. That will probably change when I try this recipe. :)
The glaze on this looks incredible. I have tried to enjoy fish my whole life…I just can’t do it. I like some shell fish…but regular fish…just doesn’t get along with my taste buds!
This glaze is making my mouth water! I love salmon for its rich flavor and omega-3’s. One of my favorite ways to eat it is broiled, leaving it just just a bit rare inside.
The glaze sounds amazing – I want to jump on this bandwagon.
Oh my gosh, does that ever look GOOD! We can’t get good fresh seafood here in TN either which is challenging because we try to eat fish twice a week. Always looking for a different way to prepare, so this is going on the menuuu!
Wow! This looks fabulous, I can’t wait to get some salmon. I’m going to drizzle a bit of that wonderful sounding glaze over the salmon for a pretty presentation! Thanks!
YUM. I love the versatility of bourbon. Errr… bourbon glaze. :)
Lloyd will love this! :)
I eat salmon all the time and am always looking for a new recipe! This looks great! I immediately emailed my bf with it and said this is in your future like …tomorrow night future. Thanks! :)
Let me know if you guys like it!
I made the salmon for dinner tonight. It was great! :)
yes, i would love some salmon for breakfast…when should i come over? :)
This looks *so* good – can’t wait to try it – thank you!
I love salmon, I’m making this for fish Friday! thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Question? How many hours a week do you workout? I’m older than you but I’d be in my fat clothes all day if I ate half the recipes you post!
My workouts are generally about 45-60 minutes. Recipe developing is my job; I’m not cooking all of this food for us to sit around and eat it. You can read more about this in my FAQs.
thanks, I’ll check out FAQ!
When I lived at home, I’d have salmon almost every Sunday night. Now I’m ridiculously poor and living out of home, it’s canned salmon for me. Le sigh.
Yikes. I’m scared of canned salmon!
My boyfriend loves salmon! I could definitely make this for him then glaze up some shrimp for myself!
This is one of the most delicious looking salmon recipes I’ve seen in a while! I must make this!
sometimes salmon intimidates me, especially when it has shiny silver skin on one side. I don’t like having to practically peel that skin off myself (something about it just makes me think of Silence of the Lambs.) and I’m not very handy (read: I will cut myself) with a filet knife.
I’m intimidated by fish with skin too! I am not great with any kind of knife.
Glorious! I make salmon a similar way but never though to add the bourbon. Nice touch! Kick it up a notch! :)
Yes please!! I’ve already had a salmon steak this week but I might need a grocery store run to get some more and try out this recipe (oh, and the liquor store for some Bourbon!!)
Wow the bourbon glazed salmon looks and sounds amazing!! :) I can’t wait to try out your recipe. Yum!!
So my fiance just asked me why my food doesn’t look as perfect as yours…ha
Awww yeeeaa..i’m totally THAT girl that eats the tentacle-y calamari!! Always a great choice since no one wants them :D When i first moved in with my roommate, she taught me her “specialty” salmon with brown sugar and pecans- i die!
That glaze looks so pretty!
Love the new name!
Thank you! :)
This looks just divine. And I love anything with bourbon!
Yes, please! Mmm the glaze looks fantastic.
gorgeous! we love any type of glazed salmon
Clicked on your link via Weeklybite. I have salmon in the fridge and am going to try this out!!
Let me know if you like it!
Bourbon glaze?!?! This salmon recipe is DEFINITELY going to be on the menu this week! :)
omg I have been LOVING the broiler in the oven lately. I never really used to use it but I have recently and its such an underrated way to cook food!!! It crisps it up and a great alternative to grill in the colder months
YUM that look SO darn good Jessica !!<3
I LOVE salmon. It is my favorite type of fish and I’m so glad you’ve made it 2 ways in the past week. I really can’t get enough of it. Usually I just sprinkle a little lemon juice over it and call it a day but I really need to try both of these recipes!!
xo – Marie
Chocolate & Wine
I used to hate salmon…mainly beause the way my parents used to serve it was just plain. Now that I have discovered the world of glazes I have a new found love for salmon. I think I could eat this for any meal any day.
oh YUM! my favorite dish at Cheddar’s is the bourbon glazed salmon. I am going to try this, and see if I can start enjoying it at home!
Yes please salmon for breakfast! I could totally see this with a breakfast bagel sandwich taken on a summer time picnic. For some reason it screams sun and I love that!
That sounds so good!
I am all over that bourbon glaze. We eat salmon once a month or so because it’s so expensive, but I think I’m going to have to push up our salmon meal to eat summa this!
I’m always looking for ways to *avoid* eating fish.
On another note, I blogged about your Bailey’s cookies today. Seriously so freakin’ good!
So glad you liked them!!
Crispy?
Bourbon?!
Glazed?!?!
Yessss, I can go either way with salmon but I think this preparation would put it on a whole new level for me!
This looks fabulous!!! I always have Salmon in the freezer and need new bays to cook it!! Will definately try this!
Stacey
This seriously looks amazing. I never think to make salmon or any type of seafood, but recipes like this make me want to start!
i went to school at Pitt and I must say– as good as the ethnic restaurants are, seafood is not a delectable… hah
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Salmon for breakfast anyone? Yes, please! I love salmon, and your recipe looks to die for! Another “must try” recipe!
Thanks Kim! You’re the best!
Mmm sounds like a good excuse to buy some liquor! I love salmon and have been looking for more ways to eat it so thanks!
What a great idea! Always looking for new ways to serve fish. I’m dying for it to be a little warmer to fire up the grill!
This sounds delicious! I’m in a big bourbon phase right now (is that a bad kind of phase to be in?) and I absolutely have to try this. Love your ideas!
That would never be a bad phase. ;)
Cool recipe! I’ve never heard of salmon and bourbon being friends before. Glad you introduced them!
YUM. I wish I could cook salmon in my tiny house without it smelling of fish for three weeks. I’ll have to make this at Adam’s house this weekend (heh heh heh)
This looks amazing! Salmon’s on sale, I’m making it tonight!
YUM!!!!!!
Oh my gosh, that salmon looks divine!
BF hates fish but he loves bourbon sauce so maybe i can trick him?
Thanks for the great recipe :)
Or try it on chicken? ;)