Cranberry Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe Highlights
If you are looking for a dish that impresses and is totally delicious, this Cranberry Honey Glazed Salmon recipe is for you! Easy and quick to make, and most importantly, full of flavor in every bite. We eat plenty of salmon around here, it’s not only super easy to prepare, but it’s also healthy and flavorful. This particular glaze is our favorite. The bourbon and cranberry juice provide a delicious tang that balances out the sweetness of honey. A touch of paprika amps up the flavor profile, adding an irresistible smoky touch. This Cranberry Honey Glazed Salmon comes together in about 30 minutes; it’s zesty, sweet, savory, and flaky. This Cranberry Honey Glazed Salmon is simple yet impressive, and tastes absolutely divine!! It would make a phenomenal, NO-FUSS, meal for the holidays, dinner parties, or at-home date night.
Honey: You can substitute for maple syrup.Soy Sauce: Use light or all-purpose soy sauce, preferably low sodium.Cranberry juice: The tang of the cranberry juice pairs beautifully with the salmon! I like to use no-sugar-added cranberry juice. Bourbon: This is optional, but I love to add it because it balances out the sweetness of honey and the fatty taste of the salmon.Smoked Paprika: For a delicious smoky flavor!Garlic: Fresh garlic is always best, in my opinion. If fresh is not an option, you can substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Salmon: I prefer to use fresh, skinless wild salmon, but you can use any variety you like. If using frozen, make sure to thaw before.Kosher salt and black pepper: For seasoning! I prefer kosher or sea salt for the best flavor. Fresh Cranberries: The fresh cranberries will add an extra tang and texture to the reduced sauce. Dill: To garnish – this is optional.
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I personally prefer fresh salmon, but frozen salmon will work fine. Keep in mind that frozen salmon is good for up to four months and needs to be properly defrosted overnight in the refrigerator. If possible, choose wild salmon over farmed.
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Double the Marinade. The reduced cranberry sauce is to die for, so I usually double the quantities to have more than enough to smother the salmon with. Marinating Time. I recommend 30 minutes. However, you can go as short as 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Do not marinate the fish for more than 2 hours because the fish will start to break down, cook, and become mushy. Reduce the Sauce. While the salmon is in the oven, reduce the reserved marinade/sauce until it looks like a glaze and the cranberries are soft and have burst out. Reheat: Cover the fish loosely with foil. Put the covered fish on a rimmed baking sheet and warm it in a 300°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until it is warmed through. I do not recommend reheating fish in the microwave because it will dry out.
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This post was sponsored by Peapod. This recipe was originally published on December 2016. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information have been added to the post in October 2022 to make it as helpful as possible!
