Description
This Christmas Salmon recipe features tender, slow-baked salmon glazed with a vibrant, tangy pomegranate and orange reduction. It’s beautifully garnished with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, fresh parsley, and green onions, making it a festive and flavorful centerpiece perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 lbs. salmon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pomegranate Glaze
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 orange)
Garnish
- Pomegranate seeds
- Orange slices
- Fresh parsley
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Season Salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet. Evenly season the salmon with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Make Pomegranate Sauce: Combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, fresh squeezed orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
- Glaze Salmon: Brush the thickened pomegranate sauce generously over the top of the salmon, ensuring it is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake Salmon: Place the glazed salmon in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 38 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145° F is reached, ensuring the salmon is cooked through but remains moist and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the baked salmon to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, orange slices, chopped fresh parsley, and sliced green onions to add color, texture, and flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Cooking the salmon at a low temperature helps prevent overcooking and retains moisture, resulting in tender, flavorful fish.
- This recipe works well with individual salmon filets if preferred instead of one large piece.
- Extra pomegranate reduction can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days and used to add flavor to chicken or other meats.
- Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredient brands and serving sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 4 ounces salmon with glaze)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
