Pan-Seared Salmon with Irish Whiskey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with a glossy Irish whiskey glaze that adds a subtle smoky sweetness. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, Irish whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1/4 cup Irish whiskey
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 2: Flip the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the salmon is just cooked through but still moist inside. Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/4 cup Irish whiskey and add 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Stir continuously and cook for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the whiskey glaze over each fillet to coat. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.