Bourbon and Brown Sugar-Glazed Baked Salmon Bites

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Step 1

Put the peanuts in a large resealable bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, meat mallet, or the flat side of a can. Toss in some pepper and mix it all together.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it cook until it thickens into a syrupy glaze—this usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes until it’s warm but not too hot.

Step 3

Cut the thinner parts of the salmon fillets into strips and put them in a small bowl. Give them a light coating of the sauce. Then, cut the thicker parts into 1-inch cubes and add those directly to the saucepan with the sauce, stirring to coat everything well. Let those sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors can soak in.

Step 4

While that’s happening, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a large glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 5

Arrange the salmon strips on one side of the dish and the cubes on the other, making sure each piece is coated with sauce but not crowded. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts and pepper mixture evenly over the top.

Step 6

Bake the strips first for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until they flake easily with a fork. Then, remove the strips and keep baking the cubes for another 5 minutes or so, until they’re just as flaky and cooked through.