Bourbon Brined Salmon Recipe
Roast the salmon on a foil lined sheet pan for easy clean up
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless salmon filets
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar plus one additional tablespoon of agave nectar for glazing
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Check the salmon for bones, remove them if you find any
- Season both sides of the salmon with salt
- Combine the bourbon and 3 tablespoons of agave nectar in a zip top bag
- Add the salmon filets and coat them with the bourbon mixture
- Refrigerate for 1 hour
- When ready to cook, heat the oven to 350 degrees
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and season with pepper and smoked paprika
- Place the filets on a foil lined sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes
- Remove the salmon filets from the oven and brush with 1 tablespoon of agave nectar
- Broil for 1 minute or so until browned
- Serve