Bourbon-Glazed Salmon and Baked Asparagus
Salmon glazed in bourbon and brown sugar meets baked asparagus in this quick but gourmet tasting meal worthy of any dinner party.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Rinse asparagus under cold water and snip off the bottom of each sprout. Dry with a paper towel and lay flat on a baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Lay salmon face-up on a separate baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper and rub through and around the asparagus.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake asparagus in the preheated oven, turning over halfway, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Rub about 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the salmon. Drizzle 1/2 the bourbon over salmon. Let marinate, 15 to 20 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Melt butter spread in a medium nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the remaining brown sugar; stir to dissolve. Add salmon fillets; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Pour in the remaining bourbon during the last 2 minutes of cooking.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve with the asparagus.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)