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Boubon Glazed Salmon on a bed of kale garnished with lime wedge and green onions
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Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Bourbon Glazed Salmon (similar to Longhorn Steakhouse) - air fry or skillet - in just 10 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is packed with the delicious flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: seafood
Keyword: boubon salmon, bourbon glazed salmon, longhorn bourbon salmon, longhorn salmon, salmon recipe, easy salmon recipe
Servings: 2
Calories:

Equipment

  • air fryer OR skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 5-6 ounce salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup boubon whiskey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 whole garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • optional garnishes: lemon OR lime wedge, slivered green onions OR sesame seeds

Instructions

AIR FRYER SALMON:

  • Whisk bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl.
  • Place the salmon fillets on a plate or small baking dish. Remove about 2 tablespoons of the marinade to brush all over salmon then set aside.
  • Transfer the rest of the marinade sauce and butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper then place in the air fryer basket skin side down. Air fry 8 minutes total, turning halfway through.
  • Turn salmon so it's right side up then brush the bourbon glaze over the sides and top. Air fry another minute or so until the glaze sets and the salmon is cooked through to 140-145 degrees. Note: cooking time may vary with the size of the fillets.
  • Serve with a wedge of lemon or lime. Optional garnishes: slivered green onions OR sesame seeds.

STOVE TOP SALMON:

  • Whisk the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl.
  • Place the salmon fillets on a plate or small baking dish. Remove about 2 tablespoons of the bourbon marinade and brush over top and sides.
  • Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place salmon in the skillet skin side down. Sear 2-3 minutes then carefully turn the salmon over and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium low then pour the reserved marinade sauce and butter into the skillet along the sides of the salmon.
  • Simmer the sauce 2-4 minutes letting it reduce and thicken, basting the salmon until it’s cooked through to an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees. Note: cooking time may vary with the size of the fillets.
  • Spoon more of the bourbon sauce over the salmon then serve right away with a wedge of lemon or lime. Optional garnish: sliced green onions OR sesame seeds.