Name: Bourbon-Glazed Fried Salmon Nuggets
Yield: Makes 3 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ lbs. skinless salmon, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes; 1 cup buttermilk; ½ cup hot sauce; Neutral oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; 1 Tbsp. lemon pepper; 1 Tbsp. onion powder; 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. cayenne; ½ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; ¼ cup honey; Juice of ½ orange; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp. minced ginger; ¾ cup bourbon

Bourbonglazed salmon nuggets on a piece of crumpled parchment.

By Jonathan Cooper

Bourbon glaze is one of the most flavorful sauces out there, and no, it doesn’t get you drunk. (Unless you’re pouring a couple glasses on the side when making this recipe—nobody’s judging!) Fried salmon is one of those things you don’t see too often, but as soon as you try it, I promise you’ll be hooked. These nuggets are perfect for dipping in spicy ranch.

This recipe was excerpted from ‘Somethin’ Outta Nothin’’ by Lorenzo Espada. Buy the full book on Amazon.

What you’ll need

Frank's RedHot Original Hot Sauce
$3 At Amazon
Garlic Powder
$8 At Burlap and Barrel
Smoked Paprika
$8 At Hive
Deep Fry / Candy Thermometer
$32 $24 At Amazon

Recipe notes

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