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Christmas Salmon

Christmas Salmon: A Festive and Elegant Holiday Main Dish


  • Author: TAYLOR HARRISON
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Description

An elegant and festive main dish featuring flaky salmon topped with a tangy-sweet pomegranate glaze, fresh pomegranate seeds, and rosemary sprigs. Perfect for Christmas dinner!


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup pomegranate molasses
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon EACH salt and pepper
  • 6 pieces salmon (skinless or skin-on)
  • Pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the glaze by boiling pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, butter, vanilla, rosemary, salt, and pepper for 4 minutes. Let cool.
  • Lay salmon fillets on the baking sheet and spread the glaze over each piece.
  • Bake for 8–9 minutes, or until the salmon reaches 140°F.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8–9 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American