Bacon-Wrapped Bourbon-Marinated Salmon
Description
This bacon-wrapped bourbon-marinated salmon recipe wraps salmon in bacon then grills it until crisp. This flavor-packed dish is perfect as an appetizer.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup steak seasoning sauce (such as Dale's Steak Seasoning®)
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1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
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3 scallions, chopped
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2 tablespoons bourbon (such as Jim Beam®), or more to taste
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1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet, cut into 2-inch cubes
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1/2 pound bacon strips, cut in half
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15 toothpicks, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine steak seasoning sauce, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, scallions, and bourbon in a large bowl. Add salmon cubes; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, 4 to 6 hours.
2
Remove salmon cubes from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
3
Wrap each salmon cube with 1 halved bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar on top.
4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5
Cook on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until bacon begins to crisp, about 5 minutes.