Zesty Maple Bourbon Salmon

5 from 1 vote

The zesty maple bourbon salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner option. Flaky, tender meat brushed in a sweet and savory maple bourbon glaze.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilling recipes, grillin with dad recipes, fish recipes, salmon recipes, zesty maple bourbon salmon, maple bourbon glaze, grilled salmon, summer recipe, easy summer recipe, salmon recipe,

Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

3 Small salmon filets
2 Oranges
1 tbsp Dad's Maple Bourbon rub

Zesty Maple Bourbon Glaze Ingredients

1/2 cup Maple syrup
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 tbsp Dad's Maple Bourbon rub
1 tbsp Minced garlic
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Hot sauce
1 Zest from 1 orange
1/2 Juice from 1/2 orange

Instructions

Start with the maple bourbon sauce. In a saucepan add zest from an orange and squeezing fresh orange juice. Next add maple syrup, bourbon of choice, minced garlic, soy sauce, hot sauce for a bit of heat and Dad's Maple Bourbon rub.
Mix the ingredients together and simmer over low heat.
Gently pat the salmon filets dry and season with Dad's Maple Bourbon rub.
Slice 2 oranges in even side rings and set aside.
Preheat the grill to a medium heat and set for indirect heat.
Place the orange slices on the grates and place the seasoned salmon filets on top.
After 20 minutes, brush the salmon with the zesty maple bourbon glaze. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.
Remove from the grill and rest for 5 minutes.
Before serving, drizzle more maple bourbon sauce over the top, add chives and enjoy.

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