Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon
Bourbon Peach Roasted Salmon is a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that takes your dining experience to the next level. This dish features juicy salmon fillets coated in a bourbon-peach glaze that caramelizes beautifully during roasting. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant taste and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 ripe peaches, chopped
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chopped peaches, bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, and fresh thyme to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and pour half of the marinade over them, letting them marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salmon during the last few minutes of roasting.
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly, and serve garnished with fresh thyme or peach slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg