Description
Gingerbread-Spiced Salmon with Cranberry Relish is a festive culinary delight that combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with the tangy freshness of cranberry relish. This dish turns ordinary salmon into an extraordinary centerpiece, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. With its stunning presentation and delicious flavors, your guests will be asking for seconds before they even finish their first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon (Ceylon recommended)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper.
- For the cranberry relish, combine cranberries, orange zest, honey, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until cranberries burst (about 10 minutes).
- Spoon the relish over the salmon and bake for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot alongside roasted vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg