Date Night Bourbon Peach Glazed Salmon Recipe
This Date Night Bourbon Peach Glazed Salmon recipe features succulent salmon fillets coated with a sweet and smoky bourbon peach glaze, broiled to perfection. The glaze combines peach jam, honey, bourbon, garlic powder, and chipotle powder for a flavorful twist on a classic salmon dish. Perfect for an elegant yet simple dinner, it pairs beautifully with sautéed green beans, roasted broccoli, or asparagus, making it an ideal choice for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Salmon
- 2 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed
- Coarse salt and pepper, to taste
Bourbon Peach Glaze
- ¼ cup peach jam, homemade preferred
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder
Optional Peach Sauce
- Additional peaches, chopped (quantity as desired)
- Honey, to taste
- Bourbon, to taste
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat the broiler to high and position the oven rack so the salmon will be about 6 inches from the heat source. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with coarse salt and pepper evenly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together peach jam, honey, bourbon, garlic powder, and chipotle powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Apply Glaze: Place the salmon fillets on a sheet pan. Brush the bourbon peach glaze generously over the top and sides of each fillet, ensuring thorough coverage for maximum flavor.
- Broil Salmon: Place the sheet pan under the broiler and cook the salmon for about 10 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent the glaze from burning. Cook until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, checking thickness as it may vary cook time.
- Optional Peach Sauce: While the salmon cooks, optionally simmer extra chopped peaches in a saucepan over medium heat with honey, bourbon, and a pinch of salt until soft and syrupy. Use this sauce to spoon over the finished salmon or serve alongside the chosen vegetables.
- Serve: Plate the broiled bourbon peach glazed salmon with sautéed green beans, roasted broccoli, or asparagus for a complete and elegant meal. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- To substitute bourbon with a non-alcoholic option, use non-alcoholic vanilla extract in equal amounts or replace with pineapple juice for a different flavor profile.
- Keep a close watch while broiling to ensure the glaze does not burn, as the sugars in the jam caramelize quickly under high heat.
- This dish pairs well with green vegetables such as roasted asparagus, garlic roasted broccoli, or sautéed green beans, as well as almond wild rice pilaf for a hearty side.
- White wine is a suitable beverage pairing for this dish.
