Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Bagels, and Birthdays

My "day job" lets me set up company lunches and breakfasts from time to time.  I like to think of myself as the office party planner and decorator.  Every Monday morning I also put together a buffet in our kitchen of cut fruits/veggies and healthy snacks for everyone to graze on all day.  In addition, for each person's birthday, I decorate said persons' desk and/or door.

The most recent meeting request was for a breakfast meeting.  Bagels.  Lox.  No problem, I got this!

I have never had lox and bagels, so I had to do some culinary research.  I didn't know lox and bagels required a full salad bar to go with it.

I pulled out all my catering dishes and brought in some of my linens for the occasion....you know, because I am fancy like that.  I even chilled down the glasses for everyone's orange juice.

Growing up I never really appreciated salmon or had an acquired taste for it.  Now though, I love it for dinner!  

This glazed version is so delicious and easy to prepare after work during the week.  Enjoy!

Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup bourbon whiskey

2 Tbl brown sugar

2 Tbl soy sauce

1 tsp whole grain mustard

1 Tbl finely mined or grated fresh ginger

1 medium clove garlic, finely minced

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 Tbl fresh lime juice

4 (6 ounce) salmon filets

salt

freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine honey, bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small pan.  Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat, stirring continuously.

Reduce heat to medium and boil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Mixture should be that of syrup consistency and reduced by half.  Set aside.

Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.

Place salmon filets on prepared cookie sheet (skin side down).  Season salmon lightly with salt and pepper.  Brush with half the sauce on top and sides.  Bake for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove pan from oven and brush with remaining bourbon sauce.  Put back in oven and continue baking until fully cooked through (approximately another 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness of filets).  Fish is done when easily flaked with fork in the middle.

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One of my bosses is known for his crazy socks.

I couldn't resist for his birthday door decorations this year!