Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon, with skin
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400ยบ F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, bourbon, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. Place salmon in a shallow baking dish. Add liquid mixture to dish, submerging fillet; refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Drain most of marinade from baking dish, and reserve. Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes (adjust cooking time depending on thickness of fillet and desired doneness).
5. While salmon cooks, pour marinade into sauce pan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and let simmer until liquid thickens into a glaze-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and top salmon with glaze.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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