Salmon is a staple protein in any home chef’s arsenal. With these Florida Orange Juice Brown Sugar Bourbon Salmon Bites, salmon truly elevates to star status. That’s the power of what this Florida OJ, brown sugar and bourbon glaze can bring. Mix in your preferred level of spice for a sweet meets heat head-turner.
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Prep Time
15 minsCook Time
20 minsTotal Time
35 minsServings
4Ingredients
Brown Sugar Orange Bourbon Butter Glaze
- 1 cup Florida Orange Juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salmon Bites
- 1½ pounds salmon, skin removed and cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- ¾ cup brown sugar orange bourbon butter glaze, divided
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, to garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add bourbon and cook for about 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Add orange juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces and thickens by about half to a glaze consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels, then drizzle with oil, and about ⅓ of the glaze. Add the orange zest and minced garlic.
- In a separate small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well, then sprinkle over the salmon. Toss to combine to ensure all sides are coated with seasoning.
- Place seasoned salmon on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 130-140°F (depending on desired doneness). You can remove the salmon from the oven a few degrees below your target temperature, as the internal temperature will continue to rise. If desired, the last few minutes of cooking can be broiling on high to get a slight caramelization to the salmon from the glaze.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with more glaze.
- Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and or green onions. Serve with any additional glaze on the side on a bed of rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings
Serving size(288g)
Amount per serving
Calories600
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 9g59%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 124mg41%
Sodium 1047mg46%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 1g5%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 1051mg30%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is sourced from Spoonacular and the USDA. Values are estimates that may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods and may not reflect the most recent updates to these databases.
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