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Christmas Salmon

Deliciously Festive Christmas Salmon in 18 Minutes flat!

This Christmas Salmon recipe is a quick, healthy, and visually stunning centerpiece for your holiday table, ready in just 18 minutes.
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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 Pomegranate Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses Adds a sweet-tart depth to the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Provides additional sweetness to balance the acidity.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Infuses a subtle sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Fragrant herbal note.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Using freshly cracked black pepper is recommended.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Wild-caught varieties like sockeye or steelhead.
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds Adds color and freshness.
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Sprigs For a fragrant presentation.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Frying pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spoon
  • brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium frying pan, combine pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil for 4 minutes until syrupy.
  3. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and spread the cooled pomegranate glaze over each fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon for 8-9 minutes until it turns pink and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven, spoon any remaining sauce over the fillets, and garnish with pomegranate seeds and rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the glaze thickens properly and avoid overcooking the salmon for the best results.

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