Authentic 1930s D-45 Guitar Whiskey Glazed Salmon

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A sophisticated salmon dish channeling Martin Guitar's vintage craftsmanship, featuring whiskey-glazed fillets with toasted sesame seed garnish. This Japanese-American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Japanese-American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, soy sauce, sugar, and minced ginger. Simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy (about 2 tbsp).
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until smoking slightly (about 2 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crispy and golden (do not move until crispy).
  5. Step 5: Flip salmon carefully. Spoon 1 tbsp whiskey glaze over salmon, then cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon to plate. Spoon remaining glaze over top, ensuring it coats the fillet evenly without pooling.
  7. Step 7: Heat sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and toast for 45-60 seconds until golden and fragrant, shaking pan constantly.
  8. Step 8: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over salmon immediately before serving, ensuring even distribution.

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