Name: Bourbon Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed; 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off, your preference; Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, divided; 2/3 cup (5.33 fl. oz) premium bourbon whiskey, divided; 1/4 cup non-dairy butter spread (such as Miyoko's Kitchen Cultured Vegan Butter), or regular butter

Salmon Fillet

Bourbon-Glazed Salmon and Baked Asparagus

Sep 6, 2025
by Adella Konopelski
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

30 mins
TOTAL TIME

45 mins
SERVING

4 People
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Elevate your weeknight dinner with this sophisticated yet simple dish. Flaky salmon fillets are infused with a rich bourbon glaze, perfectly complementing the crisp-tender baked asparagus. A delightful balance of savory and sweet that's both healthy and satisfying.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off, your preference

Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, divided

2/3 cup (5.33 fl. oz) premium bourbon whiskey, divided

1/4 cup non-dairy butter spread (such as Miyoko's Kitchen Cultured Vegan Butter), or regular butter

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

23 g
Cholesterol

72 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

33 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

213 mg
Sugar

20 g
Fat

19 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Rinse asparagus under cold water and snap off the tough ends. Pat dry with a paper towel and spread evenly on a baking sheet.

03

Step

Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Place salmon skin-side down (if using skin-on) on a separate baking sheet.

04

Step

Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

05

Step

Bake asparagus in the preheated oven, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and tender-crisp, about 20 minutes.

06

Step

Rub about 2 tablespoons of brown sugar evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Drizzle half of the bourbon evenly over the salmon. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.

07

Step

Melt butter spread in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Increase heat to medium and add salmon fillets to the pan. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5-7 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour in the remaining bourbon to create a luscious glaze. (15 minutes)

08

Step

Serve the bourbon-glazed salmon immediately with the baked asparagus.

For an extra layer of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the asparagus after baking.
If you prefer a thicker glaze, whisk a teaspoon of cornstarch into the remaining bourbon before adding it to the pan.
Ensure the salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for optimal safety and texture.

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