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Cranberry Glazed Holiday Salmon

A quick and easy salmon dish with a sweet-tart cranberry glaze, perfect for impressing guests during the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Flip the salmon gently, pour a generous amount of the cranberry glaze over the fillets, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, basting with the glaze until the salmon is just opaque in the center.
Serving
  1. Transfer the salmon fillets to a serving platter, drizzle with the remaining cranberry glaze, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

You can make the cranberry glaze ahead of time and reheat it before serving. Substitutions like pomegranate arils or other berries are possible if cranberries are unavailable. For picky eaters, cook plain salmon fillets first and let them add the glaze themselves.