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Clara Whitley

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon

Pan-seared salmon with a glossy pomegranate glaze, fresh herbs, and juicy seeds, a bright, flavorful dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Brush or spoon (for glaze)
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. In a saucepan combine pomegranate juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook salmon skin-side down 4–5 minutes until crispy.
  6. Flip salmon and brush with glaze.
  7. Cook 3–4 minutes more, spooning glaze on top.
  8. Remove from pan and rest 2 minutes.
  9. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days.

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