How to Make Bourbon-Glazed Salmon and Baked Asparagus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and heart-healthy fish that lends itself to a variety of delicious preparations. One of the most popular ways to serve salmon is to glaze it with a sweet and savory sauce, and this bourbon-glazed salmon recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Paired with tender, roasted asparagus, this dish is a perfect choice for a special dinner at home or to impress guests at a dinner party.

The star of this recipe is the bourbon glaze, which adds a rich, caramelized flavor t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, divided
  • 5 ⅓ fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, divided
  • ¼ cup non-dairy butter spread (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 6-ounce salmon fillets

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Rinse asparagus under cold water and snip off the bottom of each sprout. Dry with a paper towel and lay flat on a baking sheet.
  • Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Lay salmon face-up on a separate baking sheet.
  • Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper and rub through and around the asparagus.
  • Bake asparagus in the preheated oven, turning over halfway, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Rub about 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the salmon. Drizzle 1/2 the bourbon over salmon. Let marinate, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter spread in a medium nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the remaining brown sugar; stir to dissolve. Add salmon fillets; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Pour in the remaining bourbon during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve with the asparagus.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 823mg