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Crispy Baked Salmon with Pomegranate Sauce

Get rid of the turkey and ham. This baked salmon recipe is sure to make the holiday dinner table festive, fun, and healthy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 8-oz portions Salmon Sisters Sockeye Salmon, dethawed
  • 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp chopped dill
  • 2 tsp chopped dry sage
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Pomegranate Sauce

  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Spray a rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish with cooking spray. Place salmon skin-side down and season the filet with salt and black pepper. In a small bowl combine extra virgin olive oil, panko breadcrumbs, dill, and sage. Set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 400F. Spread the mustard on the salmon. Top with the crispy panko breadcrumbs and press down to adhere. Place in oven and cook salmon until done, about 10-15 minutes.  You can check doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the fish. When then internal temperature reads 145F.

For the Sauce

  • Combine the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer 30 minutes. Once the mixture has reduced by half, stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water and bring to a boil. The mixture should cover the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.9mg