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Christmas Salmon

Delicious Christmas Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze in 18 Minutes

This Christmas Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze is a quick, festive, and healthy dish that dazzles guests and warms hearts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses Adds intense sweetness and tartness.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Provides additional sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Offers a hint of sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Contributes a fragrant herbal note.
  • 1 pinch Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 pinch Pepper For seasoning.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Healthy source of omega-3 fatty acids.
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds Used for garnish.
  • 4 sprigs Rosemary Used for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Frying Pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a frying pan, whisk together pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 4 minutes until thickened.
  3. Lay the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the baking sheet and spread the pomegranate sauce over each fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon for 8 to 9 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Let the salmon rest for a minute, then serve with remaining sauce drizzled on top and garnished with pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is flaky yet moist by not overcooking. Use fresh salmon for the best flavor.

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