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Bourbon Glazed Salmon for Grilling

Close-up of a perfectly cooked fillet of Bourbon glazed salmon with a thick, shiny, dark glaze on a white plate.
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Make a savory, sweet, and smoky bourbon glazed salmon on the grill. This recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a Father’s Day dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare your grill for medium heat cooking. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush them lightly with olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. This is your bourbon glaze.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  6. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the tops of the salmon generously with the bourbon glaze. Flip carefully and brush the other side. Continue grilling until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove the grilled salmon from the heat and serve immediately with extra glaze on the side if desired.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes before grilling and place them over the heat source.
  • If you prefer not to use bourbon, substitute it with apple juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for a similar sweet profile.

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