Pan-Roasted Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze and Herbed Quinoa

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Salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy perfection and glazed with a tangy pomegranate reduction, served alongside fluffy herbed quinoa for a vibrant Valentine’s Day main course. This Mediterranean-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 30 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 480 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 3/4 cup dry quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
  2. Step 2: Season 2 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and opaque. Remove salmon and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar. Simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Plate the salmon over herbed quinoa, drizzle generously with pomegranate glaze, and serve immediately for a colorful, heart-healthy Valentine’s Day entrée.

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