Description
This Gordon Ramsay Christmas Salmon is a delightful blend of sweet honey, savory garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for festive gatherings, this dish is both quick to prepare and visually stunning, ensuring a memorable meal for your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2–1.5 kg side of salmon
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 120 ml honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 360 ml sour cream
- 120 ml chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 grated eschalot
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
- 150 g dried cranberries soaked in 240 ml hot orange juice
- 120 g toasted almonds
- 80 ml chopped fresh parsley
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Combine dill sauce and tapenade: Mix sour cream, chopped dill, grated eschalot, and lemon zest in a bowl. Soak dried cranberries in hot orange juice for 10 minutes; then mix with toasted almonds and chopped parsley.
- Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). Prepare the salmon by patting it dry and placing it on parchment-lined foil.
- Melt unsalted butter over low heat, whisk in honey and minced garlic, then pour the glaze over the salmon and wrap it tightly in foil.
- Bake the salmon for 15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Unwrap the salmon and broil for 7 to 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving with dill sauce and tapenade, and garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillet.
Can be prepared in advance up to the baking step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg