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Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

Main Course featuring salmon with glazed preparation and sweet flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa is Eagle Rare Standard. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Whisk bourbon and maple syrup together and brush over the salmon.
  2. Roast or pan-sear the salmon until just cooked through.
  3. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil and a little extra bourbon-maple glaze and roast until browned.
  4. Stir toasted pecans into cooked quinoa.
  5. Serve salmon with Brussels sprouts and pecan quinoa.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
60%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 60%
acceptable
59%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 59%
acceptable
56%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
55%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
55%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
55%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 55%
acceptable
54%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
54%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
54%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
52%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
51%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Glazed Salmon with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Pecan Quinoa

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with salmon without overpowering it.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 51%