Christmas Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Christmas Salmon Recipe
Description
Christmas Salmon Recipe combines six salmon pieces with a syrupy glaze of pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, and dried rosemary. The glaze is boiled briefly to thicken, then brushed over the salmon placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 9 minutes until the salmon reaches 140 degrees internally, the glaze sets into a molasses-like coating. After baking, extra pan sauce is spooned over the fish. Served with sprigs of fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds, the dish delivers a colorful presentation with tart and sweet notes complementing the rich fish.
The sweetness from maple syrup and pomegranate molasses combines with the subtle herbal aroma of rosemary. The baking process yields a tender salmon texture with a sticky yet smooth glaze. The pomegranate seeds add a burst of freshness and a slight crunch. This dish can be a centerpiece for holiday dinners that celebrate seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pomegranate molasses
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pieces salmon see notes
- pomegranate seeds to serve, rosemary sprigs
- rosemary to serve, rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium-sized frying pan over medium-high heat, bring the pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, rosemary, salt, and pepper to a boil. Continue to boil for 4 minutes then remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. Once it's cool to the touch, it should have the consistency of molasses.
- Lay the salmon on the baking sheet and spread the thick pomegranate sauce on top - don't worry if it doesn't spread easily, it will once it's in the oven.
- Bake the salmon for 8-9 minutes, just until the salmon reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon some of the sauce that has run onto the pan over the salmon.
- Serve the salmon with sprigs of rosemary surrounding it and pomegranate seeds over the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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