Maple Bourbon Salmon

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400º F

In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, bourbon, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper

Place salmon in a shallow baking dish. Add liquid mixture to dish, submerging fillet; refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes

Drain most of marinade from baking dish, and reserve. Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes (adjust cooking time depending on thickness of fillet and desired doneness)

While salmon cooks, pour marinade into sauce pan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and let simmer until liquid thickens into a glaze-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and top salmon with glaze.

Serves 6