Save to Pinterest Tender salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon glaze, served alongside a medley of perfectly roasted seasonal vegetables.
I first served this glazed salmon to my family on a busy weeknight and everyone loved how the flavors balanced perfectly with the roasted veggies.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 4 pieces about 170 g / 6 oz each skin on or off as preferred
- Pure maple syrup: 3 tbsp
- Bourbon whiskey: 2 tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp or tamari for gluten-free
- Fresh lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Garlic: 1 clove minced
- Smoked paprika: 1/4 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Carrots: 2 cups sliced diagonally
- Red bell pepper: 1 large cut into strips
- Red onion: 1 small cut into wedges
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Dried thyme: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl whisk together maple syrup bourbon Dijon mustard soy sauce lemon juice garlic smoked paprika black pepper and salt to make the glaze Set aside
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl toss broccoli carrots bell pepper and red onion with olive oil thyme salt and pepper Spread evenly on half of the prepared baking sheet
- Step 4:
- Roast vegetables in the oven for 10 minutes
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile pat salmon fillets dry and brush generously with the maple bourbon glaze
- Step 6:
- Remove baking sheet from oven push veggies to one side and place salmon fillets on the other side skin side down if using
- Step 7:
- Brush salmon with more glaze and return the baking sheet to the oven for 12 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized
- Step 8:
- For extra caramelization broil salmon for an additional 2 minutes watching closely to avoid burning
- Step 9:
- Serve salmon fillets with roasted veggies and drizzle with any remaining glaze
Save to Pinterest My family always gathers around the table eagerly when I make this dish especially enjoying the balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Required Tools
Large baking sheet Mixing bowls Whisk Basting brush Chefs knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains fish (salmon) and soy (soy sauce) Soy can be replaced with tamari for gluten-free soy-free diets
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 22 g Protein 35 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful dinner perfect for any night of the week.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How can I make the glaze alcohol-free?
Substitute bourbon whiskey with apple juice to keep the same sweetness and depth without alcohol.
- → What vegetables work best for roasting alongside salmon?
Broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and red onions are excellent choices; they roast evenly and complement the glaze flavors.
- → Should the salmon skin be removed before cooking?
Skin can be left on or removed based on preference; it helps keep the fillet moist during roasting when left on.
- → How can I tell when the salmon is cooked properly?
Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and has an opaque appearance throughout.
- → Can I adjust seasoning for a gluten-free version?
Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep the glaze gluten-free without sacrificing flavor.
- → Is broiling necessary after baking salmon?
Broiling for 2 minutes adds extra caramelization and enhances glaze texture but is optional.