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Christmas Salmon

Festive Christmas Salmon with Sweet Pomegranate Zing

This Christmas Salmon features a vibrant pomegranate sauce, making it a healthy and delicious centerpiece for holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Pomegranate Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses Adds sweet-tart flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Provides additional sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Contributes richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Introduces hint of sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Can substitute with fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Preferably freshly cracked.
For the Salmon
  • 6 pieces Salmon Fillets Fresh, wild-caught recommended.
  • Pomegranate Seeds For garnish.
  • Rosemary Sprigs For garnish.

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. Combine pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper in a frying pan. Cook for about 4 minutes until thickened.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and spread the cooled sauce over each fillet.
  4. Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily at 140°F (60°C). Spoon remaining sauce over fillets halfway through cooking.
  5. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and rosemary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or wrap individual portions for freezing up to 2 months.

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