Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon for Festive Feasts

Enjoy a delightful Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon that combines succulent salmon fillets with a vibrant sweet-tangy glaze, perfect for festive dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Skin-side down, can substitute with trout or chicken

For the Glaze

1 cup Pomegranate juice Fresh juice preferred
1/4 cup Fresh orange juice Freshly squeezed is best
2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
2 cloves Garlic Minced for depth of flavor
to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning

For Garnishing

1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds Sprinkle over baked salmon

Equipment

oven
Baking Dish
whisk
Medium Bowl

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and pour the glaze over each fillet.
Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness by flaking with a fork.
Once baked, let the salmon rest and then sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds over the fillets.
Serve with any remaining glaze drizzled on top and choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate your salmon in the glaze for up to 30 minutes before baking. Avoid overcooking to maintain moisture and flavor.

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