Vibrant curated plate featuring a bronzed salmon fillet with smokey caramelized edges resting peacefully atop a bed of vibrant beetroot-pomegranate relish that delivers a spectrum of colors – deep purples, Reds, and tiny pops of Ruby pomegranate seeds, sprigs of fresh parsley flanking the fillet to impart a burst of green. The dish vibrates with color and texture, making it an Instagram sensation.

Winter Fire-Roasted Salmon with Beetroot-Pomegranate Relish

Name: Winter Fire-Roasted Salmon with Beetroot-Pomegranate Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Fresh salmon fillets (boneless & skinless), 2 pieces, about 6-8 oz each none; Beets (medium), 2 scrubbed and trimmed; Pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup none; Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 2 finely grated; Lemon, 2 zest and juice; Virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; Coarse Sea salt, To taste none; Freshly ground black pepper, To taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Broiling

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: December 26, 2024

Fall into a culinary adventure where East meets West in this Paleo-inspired fusion creation. Our key ingredients tonight are fresh salmon and beets, both seasonal to bring warmth into any cold winter night. Salmon provides our body with lean proteins and omega-3 fatty acids while beets bless our dish with vibrant colors and a fantastic source of fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh salmon fillets (boneless & skinless) - 2 pieces, about 6-8 oz each - none
Beets (medium) - 2 - scrubbed and trimmed
Pomegranate seeds - 1/4 cup - none
Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - finely grated
Lemon - 2 - zest and juice
Virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Coarse sea salt - To taste - none
Freshly ground black pepper - To taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥⬆️⏲

Preheat your broiler on high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat.
Step 2 - 🐟🧂🌶

Season both sides of the salmon fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 3 - 🐟🔥⏱

Place salmon fillets on a roasting pan. Broil for 8-10 minutes till the tops are golden and the flesh is just opaque in the center.
Step 4 - 🥣🍋🥗

Grate the beets using a box grater into a mixing bowl. Add the pomegranate seeds, parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to combine.
Step 5 - 🍽️🐟🥗

Plate the fire-roasted salmon with the beetroot-pomegranate relish. Drizzle any leftover dressing from the bowl over the top of the salmon. Serve immediately.

Additional

Enjoy this bright and vibrant dish that plays with color and flavor, satisfying the palate and the eyes. For those seeking a little more adventure, try adding some slivered almonds or walnuts to the relish for added crunch and nutritional boost. And it's perfect for involving the little ones in the kitchen, let them help with juicing the lemons or extracting the pomegranate seeds!