Pan Seared Salmon with Pomegranate Reduction
Salmon stands up to a tangy pomegranate reduction with hints of orange, ginger, and star anise, finished with fresh cilantro. Simple to make yet beautifully elegant for any occasion.
4
servings
Ingredients
Pomegranate Reduction Sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 clove garlic sliced thin
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice preferably fresh squeezed
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened pomegranate juice
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
- 1 tbsp (21 g) honey
- 1 tsp (3 g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water for mixing with cornstarch
Salmon
- 4 fillets (680 g) salmon each about 6 ounces
- vegetable oil for brushing salmon
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- pomegranate seeds for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Large skillet
- Sieve
- Whisk
Instructions
- Warm a saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the shallot and cook until softened and just starting to brown. Add garlic and ginger, cook for one minute. Add wine and reduce by half.
- Add orange juice, pomegranate juice, and star anise. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half. Whisk in the butter and honey, then the cornstarch mixture. Continue whisking while it thickens, about 2 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, strain through a sieve, and set aside.
- Set a large pan over medium high heat. Brush the salmon with oil and season with salt & pepper on both sides. Cook the fillets for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on the size), until nicely browned and almost cooked through. They'll continue to cook as they rest.
- Garnish with pomegranate reduction, pomegranate seeds, and cilantro.
Notes
You can also grill the salmon instead of pan searing for a different flavor. Leftover pomegranate reduction sauce pairs well with other proteins or as a salad drizzle.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.5mg