Bourbon Peach Salmon
Bourbon Peach Salmon is sweet, smoky, and tender—an easy yet elegant dish bursting with bold Southern-inspired flavor.
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
4 filets salmon
1 cup peach preserves
0.25 cup bourbon
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the key step before starting with the salmon preparation.
- In a small bowl, mix together the peach preserves, bourbon, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon filets on a baking dish and brush them with olive oil to ensure even cooking and flavor.
- Pour the prepared peach bourbon mixture over the salmon, making sure each piece is well-coated with the glaze.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve the bourbon peach salmon warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy this flavorful dish.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Bourbon Peach Salmon pairs flaky, oven-roasted salmon with a rich, sticky glaze made from sweet peach preserves, bourbon, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger and garlic. The result is a beautifully balanced dish that’s sweet, savory, and slightly smoky—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a dinner party centerpiece.
