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Christmas Salmon

Irresistible Christmas Salmon with Sweet Pomegranate Glaze

Delight in this Christmas Salmon, featuring tender salmon glazed with a rich, sweet-tart pomegranate sauce, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pomegranate Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses No substitute recommended
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Fresh rosemary can be swapped for brighter taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salmon
  • 6 pieces Salmon Opt for fresh, wild-caught varieties
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds
  • a few Fresh Rosemary Sprigs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • frying pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Salmon
  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.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Continue boiling for 4 minutes until the sauce thickens to a molasses-like consistency.
  5. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and coat each fillet with the pomegranate sauce.
  6. Bake the salmon for 8-9 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  7. Baste the salmon with any sauce collected on the baking sheet after baking.
  8. Garnish each fillet with pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality, fresh salmon and check doneness with a meat thermometer. Store leftovers properly to maintain flavor and moisture.

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