Description
This pomegranate glazed salmon features seared salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses glaze, then finished in the oven for a beautifully caramelized result—perfect for both holidays and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless salmon fillets, skin on (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch or potato starch
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sweetened pomegranate molasses, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- Fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, sea salt, and starch. Rub this mixture onto the flesh side of the salmon fillets. Season with black pepper.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets flesh side down for 1–2 minutes until a golden crust forms. Flip and sear the skin side for another 1 minute.
- Brush the seared salmon fillets generously with sweetened pomegranate molasses.
- Transfer the skillet or fillets to the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and mint just before serving.
Notes
- Store-bought pomegranate molasses can be more tart—adjust sweetness to taste if using.
- To make it Passover-friendly, use potato starch instead of cornstarch.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the rub for extra flavor depth.
- Reduce the glaze with a splash of lemon juice for a tangier version.
- Reheat gently in a 275°F oven to maintain texture—avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing + Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
