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Flavorful Whiskey Glazed Grilled Salmon with Fresh Peach Salsa

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a smoky-sweet whiskey glaze paired with a fresh, spicy peach salsa. Perfect for summer dinners and crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on or off depending on preference
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) good-quality whiskey (e.g., Jack Daniel’s)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 ripe peaches, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Make the Whiskey Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine whiskey, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it reduce gently for about 8-10 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the Peach Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced peaches, chopped jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro. Add lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir gently, then taste and add honey if desired. Set aside.
  3. Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
  4. Heat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Oil the grill grates if needed.
  5. Grill the Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip gently.
  6. Glaze the Salmon: Brush the top side generously with whiskey glaze. Grill for another 3-4 minutes, brushing again halfway through. Salmon should be opaque and flake easily.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove salmon from grill and let rest 2-3 minutes. Spoon fresh peach salsa over each fillet before serving.

Notes

If glaze thickens or burns too fast, lower grill heat or move salmon to cooler area. Pat salmon dry before grilling to avoid steaming. Apply glaze in layers for best caramelization. Let salmon rest after grilling to lock in juices. Can broil salmon if no grill is available.

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