Description
A festive and elegant salmon dish featuring a sweet-tart cranberry glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 2-3 minutes until crisp.
- Brush cranberry glaze over salmon fillets, reserving some for serving. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with extra glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.