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Christmas Salmon

Irresistible Christmas Salmon with Sweet Pomegranate Glaze

This Christmas Salmon recipe features a luscious pomegranate glaze and is a must-try for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 222
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Pomegranate Glaze
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice or cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or honey
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice recommended fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest use only outer peel
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds fresh
  • 2 slices Orange Slices optional
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions optional

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Basting brush
  • food thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon filets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer the glaze for 20-25 minutes until it thickens.
  5. Coat the salmon with the pomegranate glaze using a basting brush.
  6. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 30-38 minutes until it reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, parsley, and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh salmon for best results. Adjust cooking times if using smaller filets.

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