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Baked Christmas Salmon

Baked Christmas Salmon with Sweet Cranberry Bliss

Delight your holiday gatherings with this Baked Christmas Salmon recipe that combines rich salmon with sweet cranberry sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 side Salmon Any medium-cut salmon fillet can be used.
For the Cranberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be used if fresh are unavailable.
  • 0.5 cups Maple Syrup Substitute with honey for a different taste.
  • 0.5 cups Water

Equipment

  • oven
  • Medium pot
  • baking dish
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and grease your baking dish with oil.
  2. Combine fresh cranberries, maple syrup, and water in a medium pot. Add a pinch of salt and simmer over medium heat.
  3. After 3-5 minutes, mash the softened cranberries with a fork and continue simmering for 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Place the salmon skin-side down in the baking dish and cover with cranberry sauce.
  5. Bake the salmon for approximately 20 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches 62°C (145°F).
  6. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added festive touch, consider garnishing with fresh rosemary or serving alongside roasted vegetables.

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