Description
Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon is a festive delight that combines the sweet-tart essence of pomegranate and zesty orange with tender salmon fillets. This vibrant dish not only looks stunning on the table but also offers a nutritious, flavorful option for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. With its beautiful glaze and simple preparation, it’s bound to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup 100% pure pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously drizzle the glaze over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve garnished with pomegranate seeds and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg