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Demetra Overton SweetSavant.com

Bourbon Brined Salmon Recipe

Roast the salmon on a foil lined sheet pan for easy clean up
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Check the salmon for bones, remove them if you find any
  2. Season both sides of the salmon with salt
  3. Combine the bourbon and 3 tablespoons of agave nectar in a zip top bag
  4. Add the salmon filets and coat them with the bourbon mixture
  5. Refrigerate for 1 hour
  6. When ready to cook, heat the oven to 350 degrees
  7. Remove the salmon from the marinade and season with pepper and smoked paprika
  8. Place the filets on a foil lined sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes
  9. Remove the salmon filets from the oven and brush with 1 tablespoon of agave nectar
  10. Broil for 1 minute or so until browned
  11. Serve