SAEDNEWS: Christmas salmon is prepared for the Christmas and New Year holiday season, with a variety of seasonings added to create a delicious and memorable flavor.
According to Saednews, In many countries around the world, Christmas is celebrated with a special traditional dish served alongside a variety of sweets and festive treats. Although turkey is considered the classic Christmas centerpiece in many places, some countries serve seafood, such as salmon, as part of their holiday meal.
This festive baked salmon is a flavorful choice for Christmas and New Year celebrations. It combines salmon with garlic, ginger, saffron, citrus, colorful bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, and cinnamon for a fragrant and beautifully presented holiday dish.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Salmon | 500 g |
Garlic | As needed |
Pepper paste | As needed |
Ginger | As needed |
Salt | As needed |
Black pepper | As needed |
Ground cumin | A small amount |
Grated lemon zest | As needed |
Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
Bitter orange juice (naranj) | As needed |
Saffron | As needed |
Assorted bell peppers | 2 |
Onions | 2 |
Cherry tomatoes | As needed |
Cinnamon sticks | 3 pieces |
Melted butter | As needed |
Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine garlic powder, pepper paste, ground ginger, melted butter, salt, black pepper, cumin, grated lemon zest, olive oil, bitter orange juice, and a little saffron.
Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Coat the fish thoroughly with the prepared marinade, gently rubbing it over the surface so the flavors are absorbed.
Add the vegetables: Slice the onions and wash and cut the bell peppers into strips. Arrange the chopped onions and peppers over the salmon.
Add the festive flavors: Place the cinnamon sticks on top of the fish. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around and over the salmon.
Marinate: Fold the foil over the salmon and refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the fish to absorb the flavors.
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Bake: Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and place it, still wrapped in foil, on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Brown the top: Turn on the grill/broiler and cook the salmon for another 10 minutes, or until the surface becomes golden and lightly browned.
Serve: Your festive Christmas salmon is ready. Transfer it carefully to a serving dish and enjoy it while hot.
Preparation time: About 15 minutes
Marinating time: About 2 hours
Cooking time: About 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Best served: Lunch or dinner
It can also be enjoyed as a suhoor or iftar meal during Ramadan.
For an especially festive presentation, serve the salmon with the roasted vegetables and cherry tomatoes arranged around it, allowing the colorful ingredients to create an attractive centerpiece for the holiday table.
