Description
This Christmas Salmon recipe is a festive and flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings. The salmon is glazed with a delicious mixture of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and aromatic herbs, then topped with pomegranate seeds and pistachios for a colorful and crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 side of salmon (about 2 to 3 pounds), skin on and pin bones removed
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- Fresh rosemary sprigs and orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Glaze the salmon: Brush the mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and orange slices if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or brown sugar.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a winter salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
