For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar. If you don't have honey roasted peanuts, you can use plain roasted peanuts and add a drizzle of honey to the sauce. Be careful not to overcook the salmon; it should be moist and tender. Serve immediately over rice or alongside roasted vegetables.
Baked Bourbon and Brown Sugar Salmon Nuggets
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS16
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these delectable salmon nuggets, glazed in a rich bourbon and brown sugar sauce, then coated in crunchy, peppered peanuts. A symphony of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this dish brings a touch of gourmet indulgence to your home kitchen.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate52 g
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Cholesterol81 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein39 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium1130 mg
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Sugar42 g
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Fat28 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Peanut Coating: Place peanuts in a large resealable bag. Using a rolling pin or meat mallet, crush into fine crumbs. Add black pepper and mix thoroughly. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02
Step
25 mins
Make the Bourbon-Brown Sugar Glaze: In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens into a syrupy consistency. (Cook time: 20-30 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly until warm to the touch but not scalding, about 5 minutes.
03
Step
10 mins
Marinate the Salmon: Cut any thinner parts of the salmon fillet into strips, and place them in a small bowl. Coat with a portion of the prepared sauce. Cut the thicker parts of the salmon into approximately 1-inch cubes and place in the saucepan with the remaining sauce, stirring to coat. Allow the salmon to marinate, absorbing the flavors, for about 10 minutes.
04
Step
2 mins
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a large glass baking dish with cooking spray.
05
Step
5 mins
Assemble and Bake: Arrange the salmon strips on one side of the prepared baking dish and the salmon cubes on the other, ensuring all pieces are coated with sauce but not overlapping. Evenly sprinkle the crushed peanut and black pepper mixture over the salmon.
06
Step
11 mins
Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake until the salmon strips easily flake with a fork, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove the strips from the dish and continue baking the salmon cubes until they also flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. (Bake time: 10-12 minutes)
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Hipolito Dubuque
Jun 8, 2025I substituted maple syrup for the brown sugar, and it was fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration.
Giovanna Mclaughlin
Jun 5, 2025Absolutely delicious! The sauce is amazing, and the peanuts add such a great crunch.
Sophie Green
Jun 2, 2025This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it, and it was surprisingly easy to make.
Lela Bechtelar
Jun 1, 2025The bourbon flavor really comes through. I will definitely make this again for guests.