Name: Wine Pairing and Recipe: Pomegranate Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1-2 lbs (454-907 g) salmon filet; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 large shallots sliced into thin rings; 2 fennel bulbs very thinly sliced; 0.5 cups (118 ml) white wine or sherry; salt and pepper to taste; 3 tbsp miso; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 orange (zest and 0.25 cups (59 ml) juice); 2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses; 0.5 tsp salt and pepper; 0.25-0.5 cups (59-118 ml) pomegranate seeds

Description

Sweet and savory salmon glazed with pomegranate molasses, miso, and orange. Pairs perfectly with a crisp Pinot Noir.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1-2 lbs (454-907 g) salmon filet
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large shallots sliced into thin rings
2 fennel bulbs very thinly sliced
0.5 cups (118 ml) white wine or sherry
salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp miso
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 orange (zest and 0.25 cups (59 ml) juice)
2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
0.5 tsp salt and pepper
0.25-0.5 cups (59-118 ml) pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
Make the salmon marinade by whisking the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over the salmon, coating it well. Let marinate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Braise the fennel: Heat oil over medium-high heat in an extra-large skillet. Sauté the fennel bulb and shallots for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until golden and slightly tender; reduce heat as needed. Splash with wine and season generously with salt and pepper. Simmer gently until the wine has evaporated.
Place the braised fennel in the oven. Place the salmon in the oven to roast—either over the braised fennel or separately. Cooking time will vary depending on the size, thickness, and cut of the salmon. For individual portions, check after 10 minutes. Whole filets will most likely take 15 minutes, and extra-large thick filets even longer. It is better to undercook than overcook, so set a timer.
When the salmon is done, scatter with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.

Notes

For a richer glaze, use a higher quality pomegranate molasses.
If you don’t have sherry, dry white wine works equally well.
Leftover salmon can be flaked and added to salads or grain bowls for a delicious lunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 450
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 400
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 100