Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon with Za'atar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Salmon fillets seared to perfection and coated in a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze, finished with aromatic za'atar. This Middle Eastern quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp za'atar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in small bowl to make glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Place salmon skin-side down (if skin on) and cook 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
4. Step 4: Brush salmon with pomegranate glaze and cook 1 more minute to caramelize. Remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Transfer salmon to plates, brush with remaining glaze, and sprinkle with 1 tsp za'atar and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.