Orange and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Salmon is one of our favorite choices when we’re looking for a healthy, no-fuss main course. Its firm, moist texture makes it a perfect candidate for high-heat oven roasting, and topped with this easy glaze made with orange marmalade and bourbon it makes a deliciously simple and quick weeknight meal.

Orange and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Orange and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

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Glazed with a combination of orange marmalade and bourbon whiskey, this easy, oven-roasted salmon makes a terrific weeknight dinner.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin on
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup good quality orange marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F, line a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil and coat it with nonstick spray.
  • Arrange the salmon fillets, skin side down on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Combine the orange marmalade, bourbon, brown sugar and cayenne in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened to the consistency of maple syrup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter until melted and allow the mixture to cool.
  • Divide the glaze evenly over each of the salmon fillets and roast until the glaze is lightly caramelized and the fish is cooked to medium doneness, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Author: Lynne Webb
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bourbon glaze recipes, glazed salmon
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