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Christmas Baked Salmon

Christmas baked salmon topped with pomegranate seeds and glaze, garnished with fresh rosemary on a white platter.
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This Christmas Baked Salmon is a festive, flavorful main dish featuring a juicy salmon filet glazed with a tangy-sweet pomegranate sauce, garnished with pecans, rosemary, and pomegranate seeds—perfect for your holiday dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb whole salmon filet (skin-on)
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, sliced thin
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
  • 2–3 tbsp chopped pecans (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, folding edges upward to contain glaze.
  2. In a bowl, whisk pomegranate juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and pressed garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until browned and caramelized.
  4. Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet with the shallots. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, then add salt, pepper, and rosemary. Remove from heat.
  5. Pat salmon filet dry and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the glaze onto the prepared baking sheet and place the salmon skin-side up.
  7. Bake for 7–8 minutes, remove from oven, and carefully flip the salmon skin-side down.
  8. Spoon some of the glaze over the top and return to the oven. Bake for another 16–18 minutes until done.
  9. Transfer salmon to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining glaze and garnish with pomegranate seeds, pecans, and rosemary.

Notes

  • Use wild-caught salmon for best quality and flavor.
  • The flip method helps retain moisture and flavor during baking.
  • Cranberry juice can substitute for pomegranate juice in the glaze.
  • Check doneness with a thermometer—125°F for medium, 145°F for well-done.
  • Can be made ahead by preparing the glaze and marinating salmon up to 24 hours in advance.

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