Christmas Salmon Pomegranate Glaze (Print-Friendly Version)
Oven-roasted salmon finished with glossy pomegranate and orange glaze, topped with vibrant garnishes.
# Ingredients List:
→ Salmon and Seasoning
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900 grams whole Atlantic salmon
02 -
2.5 grams kosher salt
03 -
1.25 grams ground black pepper
→ Pomegranate Glaze
04 -
480 milliliters pomegranate juice
05 -
55 grams brown sugar
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60 milliliters freshly squeezed orange juice
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1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
→ Garnish
08 -
Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
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Orange slices, for garnish
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
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Sliced green onions, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Lay the salmon skin-side down on the prepared sheet and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened with a syrup-like consistency.
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Brush the thickened pomegranate glaze generously over the salmon fillet.
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Transfer the glazed salmon to the oven and bake for 30-38 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 63°C.
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Carefully transfer the baked salmon to a serving platter. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, fresh parsley, and sliced green onions before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Let the salmon rest for several minutes out of the oven to help retain juices prior to garnishing.