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Whiskey Glazed Grilled Salmon Recipe Easy Perfect Asparagus Dinner

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A quick and easy whiskey glazed grilled salmon paired with perfectly charred asparagus, delivering a smoky, sweet, and savory dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or casual dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, preferably wild-caught
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whiskey (mid-range bourbon like Buffalo Trace recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), trimmed
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup whiskey, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. Prep the salmon and asparagus: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Trim the asparagus ends and toss them lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). If using charcoal, wait until the coals are covered with white ash.
  4. Oil the grill grates by brushing with oil or using a folded paper towel dipped in oil held with tongs to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill asparagus first: Place asparagus on the grill perpendicular to the grates. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until tender-crisp and lightly charred. Remove and keep warm.
  6. Start grilling salmon: Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving to get nice grill marks.
  7. Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the salmon using tongs or a spatula. Brush generously with the whiskey glaze. Grill for another 3-4 minutes, brushing the glaze again halfway through, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is sticky but not burnt.
  8. Rest and garnish: Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 3 minutes. Arrange asparagus on plates, top with salmon, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of black pepper.

Notes

Brush the glaze on salmon only after flipping to prevent sugars from burning. Let salmon rest for 3 minutes after grilling to keep it moist. Keep grill grates clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free version. Maple syrup can replace honey for a different sweetness. A spray bottle of water nearby helps control flare-ups from glaze sugars.

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