Description
Delectable bourbon peach roasted salmon brings Southern culinary charm to seafood lovers. Perfectly balanced flavors merge sweet fruit notes with rich salmon, creating an elegant dinner experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon filets (1.5 lbs / 680 g), skin on
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) peach preserves
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) bourbon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps soy sauce
- 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsps Dijon coarse ground mustard
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 1.5 tsps kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk marinade ingredients in a bowl, strategically dividing the mixture to reserve half for later use as a cooking sauce.
- Salmon Marination: Submerge salmon fillets in the marinade, refrigerating for 30 minutes to allow flavor infusion and tenderization.
- Oven Preheating: Activate oven to 375°F, positioning the rack centrally to guarantee uniform heat distribution.
- Skillet Searing: Warm a heavy, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal surface for developing a golden-brown salmon exterior.
- Salmon and Peach Roasting: Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side, then artfully arrange peach slices around the fish. Drizzle reserved marinade over the entire skillet, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
- Oven Finishing: Transfer skillet to preheated oven, roasting for 8-10 minutes until salmon becomes flaky and opaque throughout.
- Resting and Serving: Allow dish to rest for 2-3 minutes, enabling juice redistribution and flavor melding. Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional peach slices for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Marinade Magic: Separate half the marinade before mixing with salmon to create a flavorful sauce, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring maximum taste.
- Chill for Flavor: Marinate salmon for exactly 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow ingredients to penetrate without breaking down the delicate fish proteins.
- Searing Secrets: Use a heavy, oven-safe skillet and medium-high heat to create a golden-brown crust that seals in moisture and develops rich caramelization.
- Resting Ritual: Allow the dish to rest 2-3 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices, ensuring each bite remains tender and intensely flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg