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Christmas Salmon

Delicious Christmas Salmon with Irresistible Pomegranate Sauce

This Christmas Salmon recipe brings a delightful explosion of flavors with a luscious pomegranate sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Pomegranate Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses No direct substitution recommended
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Use less for a less sweet dish
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Fresh rosemary for a more intense flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Any variety of wild-caught salmon including steelhead or sockeye
  • Pomegranate Seeds For garnish
  • Rosemary Sprigs For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying pan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium frying pan, combine pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool briefly.
  6. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and coat with the cooled pomegranate sauce.
  7. Bake the salmon for 8-9 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  8. Garnish the baked salmon with rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Ensure pomegranate molasses is cooled to a syrupy consistency for even coating. Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking.

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