Description
Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon Bright, tangy, and beautifully caramelized, this 5-ingredient glaze delivers a stunning Christmas centerpiece. The citrus-pomegranate glaze pairs perfectly with tender salmon for an elegant holiday entrée that looks festive and tastes unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pomegranate arils and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and orange zest.
- Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a syrupy glaze.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush a generous layer of glaze over each fillet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, brushing once more halfway through, until salmon is cooked and caramelized.
- Top with pomegranate arils and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
- Can be prepared with skin-on fillets and baked on parchment-lined sheet for easy cleanup.
- Leftovers can be cooled and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Optional: garnish with additional orange zest for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon, 5-ingredient salmon, holiday salmon, citrus glaze salmon, Christmas main dish