Seared Atlantic Salmon with Irish Whiskey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Pan-seared salmon fillets finished with a glossy glaze made from Irish whiskey, honey, and mustard for a flavorful twist. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Atlantic salmon fillets, skin on, Irish whiskey, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) Atlantic salmon fillets, skin on
1/4 cup Irish whiskey
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 Atlantic salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through; remove from skillet and keep warm.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour 1/4 cup Irish whiskey into the skillet, and carefully simmer for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
Step 5: Whisk in 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, stirring constantly until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
Step 6: Spoon the whiskey glaze over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges.