Description
This Christmas Salmon Recipe is a festive and flavorful dish that is perfect for holiday gatherings. The salmon is glazed with a sweet and tangy mixture, then baked to perfection. Garnished with pomegranate seeds and pistachios, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 side of salmon (about 2 to 2.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- zest of 1 orange
- juice of ½ orange
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- fresh herbs and orange slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared sheet, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, orange zest, and juice.
- Glaze and bake: Brush the glaze over the salmon, bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Let the salmon rest, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Garnish with herbs and orange slices.
Notes
- This Christmas salmon recipe is ideal for holiday dinners and can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Pair it with wild rice, roasted vegetables, or a winter salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
