Description
A spectacular Christmas salmon recipe featuring a golden honey glaze, creamy dill sauce, and vibrant festive toppings like cranberries and pomegranate. Perfect as a holiday centerpiece, this dish combines elegance, rich flavors, and easy preparation to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 1 side of salmon (skin-on, deboned)
- Salt and pepper to season
Honey Glaze
- 150g unsalted butter
- ½ cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Topping
- 1 cup dried cranberries (soaked in orange juice)
- 1 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1 pomegranate (seeds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Dill Sauce
- 1½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup fresh dill
- Zest of one lemon
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and parchment paper.
- Position the salmon fillet skin-side down and season generously with salt and pepper.
Make the Honey Glaze
- Combine butter, honey, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
- Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then drizzle evenly over the salmon.
Bake the Salmon
- Wrap the salmon in foil, creating a sealed packet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then open the foil and broil for 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
Prepare the Topping
- Soak cranberries in orange juice for 10 minutes and drain.
- Toss cranberries, almonds, pomegranate seeds, parsley, and olive oil in a bowl.
Assemble and Serve
- Spread the creamy dill sauce over the baked salmon.
- Add the cranberry-almond topping evenly. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor.
- Prep the dill sauce and topping a day in advance for stress-free cooking.
- Adjust the honey glaze sweetness or cranberry tartness to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: -
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Christmas salmon, holiday recipe, honey glazed salmon, festive salmon dish