Christmas Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze: A Festive Delight
Enjoy the festive flavors of Christmas with this delicious salmon dish featuring a sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and ginger. Simmer until thickened.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet and brush with the pomegranate glaze.
- Bake salmon for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg