Maple Bourbon Salmon

Name: Maple Bourbon Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons bourbon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 4 green onions, chopped; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Serve maple bourbon salmon with your favorite side dishes for a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 green onions, chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Place salmon in a shallow dish. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup and bourbon; pour over salmon. Let stand 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add salmon; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Add walnuts, green onions and bacon to skillet; heat through. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 475 calories, 30g fat (6g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

This flavorful salmon feels fancy for a holiday but it is so simple to make! —Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida

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