Christmas Salmon That's as Festive as It Is Fabulous
This buttery, herb-glazed Christmas Salmon is a quick, elegant main dish that brings festive flair to your holiday table. Perfect for Christmas Eve or post-Christmas dinners, it’s juicy, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with all your favorite seasonal sides.
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Salmon Filets
- 4 salmon filets skin-on, fresh or thawed
Herb Glaze
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
Topping
- 1 lemon sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon filets dry and place them skin-side down on the sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the glaze generously over the salmon filets. Top each filet with lemon slices.
- Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Broil for an additional 2 minutes if desired for caramelized lemon edges.
Notes
- Prepare the glaze a day in advance and refrigerate.
- Salmon can be served warm or chilled with extra glaze.
- Top with pomegranate arils for a festive touch.
- Avoid overcooking and always season well.