Description
A heartwarming dish featuring tender salmon and caramelized peaches, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (240 g) peach preserves
- ¼ cup (56 g) bourbon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon coarse ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 salmon fillets (about 1½ pounds, skins on)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the peach preserves, bourbon, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well blended, yielding about 1 ½ cups of marinade. Set aside half of the mixture (about ¾ cup) for later use.
- Place the salmon fillets in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the remaining half of the marinade. Seal the bag and gently shake to ensure the salmon is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a medium, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Carefully place the marinated salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side up, and sear for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Gently flip the salmon fillets so the skin side is facing down. Add the sliced peaches around the salmon in the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and pour the reserved peach marinade over the salmon and peaches, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, checking around the 12-minute mark. The salmon is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately, letting the aromas linger.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, use a good-quality bourbon and marinate the salmon overnight. To ensure crispy skin, dry the skin well before searing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with peaches
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg