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Flavorful Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Salmon Fillet

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This brown sugar bourbon glazed salmon fillet recipe balances sweet, savory, and smoky flavors effortlessly, making it perfect for quick and easy dinners that impress.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until glossy and pourable.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to crisp the skin.
  5. Flip the salmon fillets gently using a spatula. Pour the brown sugar bourbon glaze over the top, spooning as it bubbles. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze over the fillets every minute. The glaze should thicken and caramelize without burning.
  7. Check doneness: salmon should flake easily with a fork and be moist inside (internal temp ~130°F / 54°C). Cook an extra minute if needed.
  8. Transfer salmon to plates and spoon any extra glaze from the pan on top. Garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan; cook fillets in batches if needed. Dry the fish well to ensure crispy skin and glaze adhesion. Control heat carefully to avoid burning the glaze. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If glaze thickens too fast or burns, lower heat and add a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it.

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