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A side of salmon coved in sauce and garnished with lemon and parsley,

Christmas Salmon

This Christmas Salmon recipe is made with a pomegranate glaze and garnished with pomegranate seeds and scallions. This dish is made to impress and is perfect for sharing on the holidays.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas Salmon, Salmon
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 222 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. salmon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice from about 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from about 1 orange
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Orange slices for garnish
  • Parsley for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add pomegranate juice, brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest to a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Bring sauce to a boil. Then simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes thickened and a syrup-like consistency.
  5. Brush reduced pomegranate sauce over the salmon.
  6. Place salmon in the oven and bake for 30 to 38 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 145° F on a meat thermometer.
  7. Transfer salmon to a serving platter. Garnish the top with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, fresh parsley, and sliced green onions.

Recipe Notes

  1. It's best to cook salmon low and slow so it doesn’t dry out and overcook.
  2. You can also make this recipe with individual salmon filets.
  3. Any extra pomegranate reduction can be kept in the refrigerator for 7 days. Use it to
  4. flavor chicken and other meats.
  5. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 222 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 203mg9%
Potassium 700mg20%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 49IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.