Bourbon Mandarin Glazed Salmon
My Bourbon Mandarin Glazed Salmon is tender, flaky salmon coated in a sweet and savory bourbon-citrus glaze.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh salmon fillets skin on
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed mandarin juice
- ¾ cup Kentucky bourbon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the mandarin juice, bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, shallot, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Add the salmon fillets to the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, flipping the salmon halfway through.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and cook using your preferred method, basting occasionally with the marinade as it cooks.
- Cook until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for only 30 minutes so the citrus doesn't begin to break down the fish.
- Pat the salmon lightly before cooking to help it caramelize.
- Baste the salmon while it cooks for extra flavor and a glossy glaze.
- Cook just until the salmon reaches 145°F to keep it moist and flaky.
- Freshly squeezed mandarin juice gives the glaze the brightest flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 5gSugar: 81gVitamin A: 1369IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!