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Holiday Pomegranate Orange Glazed Baked Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Holiday Salmon recipe offers a festive and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Salmon fillets are seasoned and baked gently while being glazed with a homemade pomegranate and orange reduction, delivering a sweet, tangy, and vibrant taste. Garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds, orange slices, parsley, and green onions, it presents a beautiful and elegant centerpiece for your holiday table.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 2 lbs. salmon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Pomegranate Orange Glaze

  • 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)

Garnishes

  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Orange slices
  • Parsley
  • Green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 300° F (149° C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the salmon doesn't stick.
  2. Season the salmon. Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt and black pepper to season.
  3. Make the pomegranate orange glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest.
  4. Simmer the glaze. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a syrup-like consistency.
  5. Glaze the salmon. Brush the thickened pomegranate sauce generously over the seasoned salmon.
  6. Bake the salmon. Place the glazed salmon in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 38 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145° F (63° C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  7. Garnish and serve. Transfer the baked salmon to a serving platter and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, orange slices, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions for a colorful presentation.

Notes

  • Be sure to monitor the simmering glaze to prevent it from burning as it thickens.
  • Use fresh juice and zest for the best bright citrus flavor in the glaze.
  • Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • This salmon pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
  • Internal temperature of 145° F ensures the salmon is safely cooked but still moist.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/holiday-pomegranate-orange-glazed-baked-salmon-recipe/