Name: Bourbon Maple–Glazed Sockeye Salmon
Yield: Makes 4 salmon filets
Ingredients: Zest of 1 orange; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dark miso; ¼ tsp (1 mL) sea salt; ¼ tsp (1 mL) fresh ground black pepper; 6 oz (175 g) salmon filets; ½ cup (125 mL) orange juice; 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh garlic Four; ¼ cup (60 mL) bourbon; 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh chopped chives for serving; 1 cup (250 mL) pure maple syrup

Preparation info

Makes
4
salmon filets

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook

By Bruno Feldeisen

Published 2024

About

Sockeye salmon from the Pacific Northwest is one of nature’s most delicious foods, no matter the species: coho, king, sockeye, steelhead or spring. It is truly food of the ocean gods. Its delicate buttery flesh is embellished with the sweetness and slight acidity of this simple-to-make glaze.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) pure maple syrup
½ cup (125

Method

In a medium saucepan, stir together the maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, bourbon, miso, black pepper and salt. Warm the mixture over low heat and cook for 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, whisk in the garlic and set aside to cool at room temperature.

Lay the salmon filets in a deep dish and spoon half the cooled glaze over top for it to marinate. Cover with plastic wrap and