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Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Appetizer

Add elegance to your party table with this bourbon-glazed salmon appetizer. Each serving is drizzled with an addictive glaze that is slightly sweet with a touch of heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 50

Ingredients

  • 2 lb thick salmon filets
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Bourbon Glaze

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce

Garnish

  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Cut salmon filets into 50 even cubes. Coat with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a veggie basket on the grill. Heat grill to high.
  • Place the salmon skin side down in the veggie basket. Grill for 4-5 minutes.
  • Flip. Grill for 3 more minutes. Drizzle with glaze (recipe below) and grill for 2 more minutes. Remove from grill.
  • Place the cubes on a platter or mini appetizer plate. Spoon on more glaze and sprinkle with green onions to garnish. Add a decorative toothpick.

Bourbon glaze

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauce pot.
  • Sauté garlic and onions over medium heat for five minutes, until tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until thickened and it coats the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg