GRILLED SALMON with ORANGE and BOURBON

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Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray

Preparation:

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, and add salmon to bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 1-1/2 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Prepare grill or broiler. Remove salmon from bag, reserving marinade. Place salmon on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Cook 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Makes 4 servings

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Photography by Neeta Lind