Juicy Bourbon Peach Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Marinade
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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¾ cup peach preserves
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1½ teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons Dijon coarse-ground mustard
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¼ cup bourbon
→ Main Ingredients
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2 medium peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
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Fresh parsley for garnish
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4 salmon fillets (around 1½ pounds) with skin on
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
# Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, toss together the peach preserves, bourbon, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Scoop out half of it, roughly ¾ cup, stick it in the fridge, and save it for later.
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Put the salmon fillets into a resealable plastic bag and pour the other half of the marinade into it. Seal the bag tightly and give it a good shake so the salmon gets coated evenly. Toss it in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
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Set your oven to 375°F to heat it up. In a medium-sized skillet that can handle the oven, warm up some oil over medium-high heat.
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When the oil’s hot, carefully lay the salmon fillets in the skillet with the skin side facing up. Let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes so they get a nice golden crust.
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Flip the salmon fillets over so the skin side faces down. Sprinkle the peach slices around the skillet, then cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the peaches soften and the salmon skin gets crispy.
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Take the skillet off the heat and evenly pour the marinade you saved earlier over both the salmon and peaches.
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Pop the skillet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Check the salmon at 12 minutes; it’s done when the inside hits 145°F.
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Take it out of the oven and serve the salmon right away, while it’s nice and hot.
# Notes:
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This recipe brings out the sweetness of peaches and the kick of bourbon for a one-of-a-kind salmon dish.
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The marinade turns into a caramelized glaze while cooking, adding fantastic flavor.