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Delicious Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon Recipe Easy Grilled Asparagus Side

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A quick and easy honey bourbon glazed salmon paired with grilled asparagus, offering a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or off depending on preference
  • ⅓ cup honey (raw or clover honey preferred)
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or avocado oil, for grilling
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), woody ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup bourbon, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard if using. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats. Let it simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly and turns glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prep the asparagus: Rinse and trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Toss them in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Set aside while you heat the grill pan or outdoor grill.
  3. Heat the grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the salmon and asparagus: Place the salmon skin-side down (if skin-on) on the grill. Cook without moving for about 4-5 minutes until edges look opaque and grill marks form. Flip carefully and grill the other side for 3-4 minutes more, brushing the top with the honey bourbon glaze as it cooks. Grill asparagus alongside, turning occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes until tender-crisp with charred spots.
  6. Final glaze and rest: In the last minute of cooking, brush the salmon with one more layer of glaze. Remove salmon and asparagus from the grill, place on a serving platter, and let the fish rest for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus if desired. Plate salmon and asparagus together, drizzling any extra glaze on the side.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before grilling to ensure a caramelized crust. Brush glaze only after flipping salmon to prevent burning. Let salmon rest 2 minutes after grilling for juicy texture. Watch glaze carefully to avoid burning or over-reducing. Asparagus should be tender-crisp with slight char.

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