Description
This Christmas Baked Salmon recipe is a festive and flavorful dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. With a delicious blend of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and fresh herbs, this salmon is easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to spend more time with your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 side of salmon (about 2–2.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- pomegranate seeds
- fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Brush over the salmon.
- Marinate: Let the salmon sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and herbs before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing and marinating the salmon up to a day in advance.
- Delicious served warm or at room temperature with roasted vegetables or a festive grain salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
