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Christmas Salmon

Savory Christmas Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze in 18 Minutes

Celebrate the holidays with this delightful Christmas Salmon, featuring a vibrant pomegranate glaze, perfect for impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Fresh Salmon Fillets Wild-caught for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses Essential for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Or substitute with olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Adds a hint of sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Fresh rosemary can be used
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Vital for seasoning
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds For garnish
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Frying Pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Brush or Spoon

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, combine pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Heat until gently boiling and simmer for 4 minutes.
  3. Lay salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and coat with the cooled sauce.
  4. Bake the salmon for 8 to 9 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  5. Drizzle any leftover sauce over the cooked salmon.
  6. Garnish with fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, wild-caught salmon and do not skip on pomegranate molasses, as it is key to the flavor.

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