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-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, pomegranate molasses, 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 "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.

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.