Description
A festive and flavorful salmon dish featuring a sweet-tart cranberry glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, honey, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens slightly.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the cranberry glaze generously over each salmon fillet, reserving some for serving.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with extra glaze on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.