Honey-Glazed Salmon with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with sweet honey and finished with a tangy pomegranate molasses drizzle, inspired by Valentine’s Day flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and brush the top side with 3 tbsp honey. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and honey caramelizes slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from the pan and place on a serving platter.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the pomegranate molasses mixture over the salmon fillets.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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