Description

This Christmas Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze is a festive and elegant main dish featuring tender baked salmon brushed with a sweet and tangy pomegranate-orange glaze. Garnished with fresh herbs and fruit, it’s a stunning centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

2 lbs salmon (whole side or filets)

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups pomegranate juice

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)

1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)

Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Orange slices for garnish

Fresh parsley for garnish

Sliced green onions or scallions for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared sheet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a syrup-like glaze.
Brush the thickened glaze generously over the salmon to coat it well.
Bake the salmon for 30–38 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily.
Transfer the salmon to a serving platter and garnish with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions.

Notes

You can prepare the glaze up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate it.

Frozen salmon can be used—thaw completely and pat dry before use.

Adjust glaze sweetness by reducing sugar or using tart pomegranate juice.

Red pepper flakes can be added to the glaze for a spicier version.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 30–38 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 222
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 62mg