Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2 Portions
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses, divided
  • 1 + 1 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of red chilli flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 salmon fillets, roughly ½ pound total
  • ⅓ cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, ground cinnamon, and red chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a flat-bottomed bowl, cover the salmon with the glaze and set aside for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses, and white wine vinegar.
  5. Place salmon in a baking dish, coat with a little extra glaze, and bake for 10–12 minutes, until flakey and just cooked through.
  6. Serve the glazed salmon fresh from the oven, topped with a tablespoon or two of the walnut and pomegranate salsa.