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Flavorful Grilled Salmon Recipe with Sweet Bourbon-Maple Glaze

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a luscious sweet bourbon-maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170g) each, preferably wild-caught
  • ⅓ cup bourbon (80ml)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup bourbon, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375–400°F / 190–205°C). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to develop grill marks and crisp the skin.
  5. Brush the top of the salmon with about half of the bourbon-maple glaze, applying a thin, even layer.
  6. Flip the fillets carefully using a spatula or fish turner. Brush the now-top side with the remaining glaze.
  7. Close the lid and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  8. Remove the salmon from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

If glaze starts to burn, reduce heat or move salmon to a cooler part of the grill. Avoid flipping salmon more than once to preserve grill marks and prevent fillets from falling apart. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or extra apple cider vinegar. Oven-baking alternative: bake at 400°F (205°C) for 12-15 minutes, applying glaze halfway through cooking.

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