Complete your holiday meal with some festive sides like these holiday roasted veggies and roasted mini potatoes with herbs and garlic. But if you’re bored of the usual holiday fare and wondering what to make this year, this Christmas salmon recipe is for you. It’s an easy, delicious, and healthy main that looks incredible on any holiday table! We make an easy spiced sauce that begins with an ingredient called pomegranate molasses. If this is your first time hearing about it, it’s a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is pretty widely available so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding it. It has an intense sweet-tart flavor, similar to balsamic glaze. Yum! We spread the sauce over the salmon fillets, then bake them in the oven until they’re cooked through. To serve, arrange them on a plate so they look pretty, surround the fish with rosemary sprigs, and sprinkle on some fresh pomegranate seeds. This holiday fish is a meal you will feel good about eating and serving. It smells incredible when you bring it to the table, and it pairs well with a salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or any other side you fancy.
Pomegranate molasses – pomegranate molasses is a traditional Middle Eastern cooking ingredient made from concentrated pomegranate juice. Look for it in the international aisle of your grocery store, or find it at any Middle Eastern market. Maple syrup – only pure maple syrup will do here! Butter – melted butter adds richness and body to the sauce. Vanilla extract – for its warm, sweet, and slightly floral flavor. Dried rosemary, sea salt + pepper – for seasoning. Salmon – we use individually-sized salmon fillets, but you can also use one large fillet and serve it family style if you prefer. Pomegranate seeds and fresh rosemary sprigs – for garnish. The rosemary not only looks pretty, but it also smells so good when it’s brought to the table. It’s not necessary if this is a quick weeknight meal, but it adds a nice touch on special occasions.
Festive sides that pair well with salmon
Christmas Salad with Herbs, Walnuts, and Pomegranate Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries, Pecans, and Sweet Potatoes Best Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (with Boursin!)
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