Maple Bourbon Glazed Salmon
This maple bourbon glazed salmon is a quick, elegant dish featuring tender salmon coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky glaze made with maple syrup, bourbon, and warm spices. It’s restaurant-worthy yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1/2 cup maple syrup (or sugar-free maple syrup)
1/4 to 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1 tbsp orange juice (or 1 tsp apple cider vinegar)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Optional: 3 tbsp chopped roasted salted nuts
16 oz (3–4 fillets) salmon
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, sugar, bourbon, orange juice, ginger, and nutmeg (if using). Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper, then place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush salmon generously with maple bourbon glaze.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, brushing with extra glaze halfway through, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- If using nuts, sprinkle them on top before serving.
Notes
Substitute orange juice with lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
Add soy sauce or tamari to the glaze for extra savory depth.
For a smoky twist, sprinkle salmon with smoked paprika before glazing.
The glaze can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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