Bourbon Pecan Salmon

I make this at least once a week at my house.  My kids devour it and it is one of my most requested recipes.  It is super easy and quick!

Ingredients

1/2 c. Brown Sugar - firmly packed

1 c. Soy Sauce

2 t. Worcestershire Sauce

1 t. Garlic - minced

1/2 t. Black Pepper

2 T. Bourbon (opt.)

1/2 c. Chopped Pecans - toasted

Salmon filets

For the marinade...

Combine all ingredients except the Pecans and Salmon in a bowl.

Place Half the marinade and the Salmon in a Ziploc bag - squeeze out the air and zip the bag tightly.

Set aside the other half of the marinade to use as a glaze.

Marinate the Salmon for 1-3 hours. Flip the bag every 1/2 hour or so to marinate evenly.

For the Glaze...

Place the remaining half of the marinade in a small saucepan on the stove.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the temperature to low and simmer until the mixture thickens and reduces a little.

While the glaze is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

For the Pecan Topping...

Place the chopped pecans on a flat baking pan which has been covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Toast the pecan for 3-5 minutes until they darken a little and they start to smell sooo good.

Watch closely - the nuts can burn quickly!

For the Salmon...

Cover a baking dish or pan with aluminum foil.

Spray the foil-covered pan with cooking spray.

Take the Salmon out of the marinade and discard the marinade.

Place the Salmon (skin-side down) on the prepared pan.

Sprinkle the salmon with the toasted pecans pressing the pecans firmly into the salmon.

Brush or spoon 1/3 of the glaze onto the salmon.

Place the salmon in the oven.

Re-glaze the salmon with the glaze every 8-10 minutes (about 3 times).

Bake at 400 degrees for a total of 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.

ENJOY!!