Bourbon Glazed Salmon
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
1 salmon fillet, skin-on (6–7 oz)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Bourbon Glaze
2 Tbsp bourbon
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp butter
Roasted Asparagus
1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cilantro Rice
¾ cup cooked long-grain white rice, hot
1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down in a hot pan until skin is crisp; turn and cook until just done (145°F). Remove and hold warm.
Glaze: In same pan, add bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon, and vinegar. Simmer until slightly reduced. Whisk in butter.
Finish Salmon: Return salmon to pan and glaze evenly.
Asparagus: Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
Cilantro Rice: Fold butter and cilantro into hot rice; season to taste.
Plate: Place rice and asparagus on plate. Top with glazed salmon and spoon additional glaze over fish.
