Pan-Seared Salmon with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

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A vibrant pan-seared salmon dish glazed with tangy pomegranate molasses and garnished with jewel-like pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt 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: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides 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 skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and edges begin to turn opaque.
  2. Step 2: Flip salmon fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through but still moist.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove. Simmer over low heat, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Brush the pomegranate molasses glaze generously over the cooked salmon fillets and garnish with 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top for a fresh finish.

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