Bourbon Peach Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Bourbon Peach Marinade
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3/4 cup peach preserves
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1/4 cup good quality bourbon
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons coarse-ground Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ For the Salmon and Assembly
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4 fresh salmon fillets with skin on (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
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2 ripe medium peaches, pitted and sliced thin
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Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish
# Instructions:
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Whisk together the peach preserves, bourbon, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. You'll have about 1 1/2 cups of this gorgeous marinade. Reserve half of it (roughly 3/4 cup) in the refrigerator for glazing later.
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Place your salmon fillets in a large resealable bag and pour in the remaining half of the marinade. Seal tightly and gently massage the bag to ensure every piece of fish is well coated. Let the salmon absorb those amazing flavors in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, though an hour will give you even better results.
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When you're ready to cook, preheat your oven to 375°F and get out a medium oven-safe skillet that can go from stovetop to oven.
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Heat the tablespoon of olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the marinated salmon fillets skin-side up in the hot pan. Let them sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
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Gently flip the salmon so the skin side is now down, then nestle the sliced peaches around the fish in the skillet. Cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the peaches to start softening and the salmon skin to get nicely seared.
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Remove the skillet from heat and pour that reserved peach marinade evenly over the salmon and peaches. This will create an incredible glaze as it cooks.
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Transfer your skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, checking at the 12-minute mark. The salmon is perfectly done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and enjoy this restaurant-quality dish that brings together the sweetness of peaches with the rich flavor of bourbon-glazed salmon.
# Notes:
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The bourbon in this recipe adds a subtle smoky sweetness that complements the natural flavors of both the salmon and peaches beautifully.
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For best results, choose salmon fillets that are similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
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The peach preserves create a lovely caramelized glaze when roasted, while fresh peaches add juicy bursts of flavor throughout the dish.
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This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, wild rice, or a simple green salad.