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Christmas Salmon

Savory Christmas Salmon with Irresistible Pomegranate Sauce

Delight your guests with this Christmas Salmon, featuring a vibrant pomegranate sauce, ready in just 18 minutes, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave nectar can be used as alternatives.
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Fresh rosemary or thyme works as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salmon
  • 6 pieces Salmon Steelhead trout makes for a great substitute.
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Fresh rosemary sprigs.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • meat thermometer

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 over medium-high heat, combine pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and let boil for 4 minutes.
  3. Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Lay the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and spread the sauce generously over each fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon for 8-9 minutes, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) and baste with pan drippings halfway through.
  5. Remove from oven, let rest for a minute, then garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure that the salmon is fresh and wild-caught for the best flavor. Avoid overbaking and use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.

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