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Honey Bourbon Glazed Grilled Salmon Fillets

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a sticky, sweet, and smoky honey bourbon glaze that locks in flavor and moisture, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170g each), skin-on
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon (45ml)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside for about 5 minutes.
  2. Prep the salmon: Pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C). Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get nice grill marks.
  5. Flip the salmon carefully using a fish spatula or tongs. Brush the top generously with the honey bourbon glaze. Grill for another 3-5 minutes, basting once or twice more with the glaze, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 125°F / 52°C).
  6. Remove salmon from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Spoon any extra glaze left in the bowl over the fillets before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before grilling to prevent sticking. Oil grill grates well. Apply glaze only after flipping to avoid burning the sugars. Watch for flare-ups and move fillets to cooler spots if needed. The glaze can burn quickly due to honey’s sugar content. Leftover salmon stores well for up to 2 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in a skillet with extra glaze or olive oil to keep moist. Glaze can be made ahead and salmon marinated briefly for deeper flavor.

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