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Christmas Salmon

Festive Christmas Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze in 18 Minutes

This Christmas Salmon recipe showcases sweet-tart pomegranate glaze, perfect for festive gatherings and quick meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses Adds a unique sweet-tart flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Provides additional sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Contributes warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Enhances the herbal flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Adds mild heat
For the Main Dish
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, wild-caught variety recommended
  • Pomegranate Seeds For garnish
  • Rosemary Sprigs For garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium frying pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, combine pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until boiling, then simmer for about 4 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly to thicken.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and coat them with the cooled sauce.
  5. Bake for 8-9 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  6. Spoon any excess sauce over the salmon before serving.
  7. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh, wild-caught salmon is essential for the best flavor. Keep track of baking time to ensure perfect flakiness.

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