Roasted Cranberry Balsamic Salmon

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Roasted Cranberry Balsamic Salmon

Yield: 4

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min

If the photos don't make you want to add this to your holiday menu, then let your taste buds decide! The cranberries are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the thyme pulls in just the right amount of earthy-ness. This show-stopping presentation will sure impress any guest this holiday season.

Ingredients

• 1 Superior Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet (32oz) cut into portions, or 2 packages of Superior Fresh Atlantic salmon portions (4, 6oz portions)
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, plus 1/4 cup additional set aside
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tbsp. rosemary
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a blend, add 1 cup cranberries, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, maple syrup and blend on high for 1-2 minutes.
3. In a cast iron skillet, pour cranberry glaze to cover the bottom. Next, add each salmon portion, skin side down. Top each piece with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
4. Place extra whole cranberries around the salmon.
5. Bake for about 18-20 minutes. Turn broiler on and broil for about 2-3 minutes at the end until the glaze becomes thick and the fillets are flaky.
6. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

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