Festive Whole Baked Salmon Filet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1.6-2 lbs salmon filet (800 grams, skin-on, boneless, whole fillet ideally)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic (grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted is best!)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170 C /340F. Line a baking dish with parchment and grease with a little butter. Make sure the size is suitable for the salmon filet.

2. 2

   Mix garlic, honey, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Place salmon in the baking dish and season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Spread the honey garlic marinade on all sides.

3. 3

   Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix sour cream with chopped parsley, cilantro, grated/minced garlic, lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Transfer the salmon to a plate and spread with the sour cream mixture when it has cooled slightly.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and extra chopped cilantro or parsley on top. Drizzle with olive oil and serve. You can also use dried cranberries, olives, almond flakes and more for decoration.