Description
Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon delivers a tangy Mediterranean twist that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table. Fresh salmon fillets get dressed up with a zesty citrus glaze that makes weeknight cooking feel special and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs whole Atlantic salmon
Main Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pomegranate seeds
- Orange slices
- Fresh parsley
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting the oven to 300°F and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Position the 2 lbs salmon skin-side down on the sheet, then sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across its surface.
- Create the glaze by combining 2 cups pomegranate juice, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, and 1 tablespoon orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the glaze mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces and thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Remove the glaze from heat and generously brush the entire surface of the salmon with the prepared mixture.
- Slide the salmon into the preheated 300°F oven and bake for 30-38 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches exactly 145°F.
- Carefully transfer the glazed salmon to a serving platter and artfully scatter pomegranate seeds, orange slices, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions across the top for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Check salmon doneness by gently pressing the thickest part, which should flake easily and look opaque throughout.
- Adjust glaze cooking time based on desired thickness, watching carefully to prevent burning or over-reducing.
- Replace brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile that works well with the citrus and pomegranate flavors.
- Use fresh pomegranate juice when possible for a brighter, more intense glaze that elevates the salmon’s richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour 3 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg