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Christmas Salmon Recipe festive presentation

Christmas Salmon Recipe


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  • Author: Olivia Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Festive Christmas Salmon with a tangy pomegranate glaze and bright citrus garnish.


Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs salmon

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 cups pomegranate juice

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup orange juice

1 tbsp orange zest

Pomegranate seeds

Orange slices

Parsley

Green onions


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. Line baking sheet with parchment.

3. Season salmon with salt and pepper.

4. Simmer pomegranate juice, brown sugar, orange juice, and zest for 20–25 minutes.

5. Brush glaze over salmon.

6. Bake for 30–38 minutes or until 145°F internal temp.

7. Brush remaining glaze, garnish with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, parsley, and green onions.

Notes

Cook low and slow for juicy salmon. Store leftover glaze for up to 7 days in fridge.

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 222 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg