Description
Savor the perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a caramelized crust, complemented by a tangy pomegranate-balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp canola oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pomegranate juice
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tsp of light brown sugar, kosher salt, and cornstarch. Rub this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Heat 1 tsp of canola oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side up, and sear for 3-4 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the pomegranate-balsamic sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine 3 tbsp of light brown sugar, pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 1 tbsp of unsalted butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Once the salmon is done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the salmon fillets drizzled with the pomegranate-balsamic sauce.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the salmon fillets are of even thickness.
- The pomegranate-balsamic sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
- Serve with mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus for a complete meal.
- Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 85