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    Home » Recipes » Fish and Seafood

    By Carol Published: Feb 4, 2015 Modified: Jul 14, 2021 | This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables

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    5 from 4 votes
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    Pomegranate and Orange-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables is healthful and light! Omega-rich salmon, vegetables and a slightly spicy, fruity glaze!

    Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables is healthful, light and easy to make!  Omega-rich salmon and fresh vegetables are topped with a slightly spicy fruity glaze!

    Photo of Pomegranate and Orange-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables on white plate garnished with orange wedge.

    Did you know that compared to New Year's Day, the second-highest number of healthy eating resolutions are made the day after the Super Bowl?

    No matter when you make your healthy eating resolution, this healthful and light Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables will help you keep it.

    In this easy dinner for two, pomegranate juice, orange juice and soy sauce are reduced to a syrupy glaze.  Chili garlic paste is then added for a touch of heat along with dark brown sugar which adds a touch more sweetness and a light note of molasses.

    I serve this beautiful Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon over a colorful combination of stir-fried carrots, red bell pepper and snow pea pods splashed with a bit of soy sauce.

    Mwaaahhh!  Perfect with salmon!

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    Which type of salmon to use:

    Wild salmon is always your best choice.  The season for fresh wild salmon has passed.  However, many fish counters carry wild salmon which has been thawed year-round.  Typically, it's labeled “previously frozen.”  You can also find frozen wild salmon in the frozen seafood section year-round.

    Try to avoid regular farmed salmon.  Some farmed salmon such as Verlasso brand have earned a “Good Alternative” ranking from the Monterey Bay’s Seafood Watch program which promotes awareness of sustainable seafood choices.

    How to blanch vegetables:

    I suggest blanching the snow pea pods briefly before adding to the stir-fry because that will set the color.

    Blanching works well with any green vegetable.  Simply get a pot of water boiling, add a generous amount of salt, drop the green vegetable into the salted, boiling water, then remove after it turns a bright green (which only takes seconds).  Immediately drain and immerse into ice water to stop the cooking process.

    Photo of Pomegranate and Orange-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables on white plate with salmon cut into.

    For an additional side dish, serve quinoa or brown rice.

    Enjoy!

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    • Pistachio Crusted Fish with Lemon Dill Aioli
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    Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir Fried Vegetables

    Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables

    5 from 4 votes
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables is healthful, light and easy to make!  Omega-rich salmon and fresh vegetables are topped with a slightly spicy fruity glaze!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Fish and Seafood
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
    Calories 271 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Nonstick Skillet
    • Wusthof Chef Knife
    • Cutting Board

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 ounces snow pea pods - stem ends trimmed and strings removed
    • Salt
    • ¾ cup pomegranate juice
    • ¾ cup orange juice - preferably freshly squeezed
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce - divided
    • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
    • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar - or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil - divided, plus more for baking dish
    • 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets - skin removed
    • Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
    • 2 medium carrots - halved lengthwise and thinly sliced diagonally
    • ½ large red bell pepper - thinly sliced
    • Orange slices - for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    • Prepare an ice bath. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add salt, then drop in thhe snow pea pods. Cook 10-15 seconds, drain and immediately immerse into the ice bath. Drain again and pat dry. Set aside.
    • Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a small saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on medium-low 20-25 minutes or until reduced to approximately ⅓ cup with a syrup consistency. Stir in chili garlic sauce and dark brown sugar. Set aside.
    • Lightly oil a glass or ceramic baking dish.
    • Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
    • Place salmon fillets in the pan and cook until nicely browned, 2-3 minutes per side.
    • Transfer to prepared baking dish. Pour glaze over salmon. Transfer to oven and bake approximately 15 minutes until cooked through to 145 degrees or desired doneness, brushing once with glaze in the pan.
    • While fish is baking, heat remaining oil in sauté pan.
    • Add carrots and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add red bell pepper and cook 2 more minutes. Add snow pea pods and cook 1 minute or until just heated through. Add remaining soy sauce.
    • To serve, place fish over vegetables and drizzle with any remaining glaze in the pan as desired. Garnish with orange slices.

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD:  Glaze can be made 1 day ahead.  Cool and refrigerate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1690mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 12585IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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    1. Yolande says

      January 24, 2023 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and tasty! I used snap peas instead of snow peas and only baked the salmon, skipping the pan browing. Still good 🙂

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 25, 2023 at 8:10 am

        Hi, Yolande, Thanks so much and so happy you enjoyed! Yes, snap peas are a great substitute. Thanks again!

        Reply
    2. Rebecca Zbuchalski says

      October 04, 2022 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe however I have a slight allergy to salmon. What white fish could I substitute with?

      Reply
      • Carol says

        October 04, 2022 at 7:13 pm

        Hi, Rebecca, Thanks so much for your question. I would substitute sea bass. It has the richness of salmon so will stand up to the assertiveness of the pomegranate. Thanks again and hope you enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

      February 07, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      What a fabulous dinner - perfect for a weeknight, but also special enough for a romantic weekend or Valentine's Day meal. I love salmon, usually grilled. But with this delightful glaze I'm convinced to do it in the oven.

      Reply
    4. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

      February 07, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Perfect timing! I just bought some pomegranate juice to make homemade grenadine and I was wondering what to do with the rest of it!

      Reply

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