Grilled Salmon with Pomegranate Molasses and Chives
I was pleasantly surprised when I found out the potted chives I bought a few months ago were still alive, and not only alive but strikingly green and vibrant despite having lived in total oblivion in my backyard, under an umbrella where rain water can’t even reach them. I call that a small miracle, if not a big one considering the total absence of care and the summer heat. I think they were meant to stay alive just so they would go in this salmon recipe.
I fell in love with pomegranate molasses a while back when I used it in ice cream and fruit salad. I’ve been meaning to try it in a savory dish because I’ve known all along that it would make fish, chicken and beef taste out of this world. Fish has especially been on my mind for that experiment but for some reason I’ve been faithful to my old recipes and have only recently given it a go. Pomegranate molasses is a perfect match to salmon, bringing much fruitiness and a lovely brown crust that looks and tastes very refined. The chives give just enough savory contrast.
Lessons learned:
1. Chive is a wonderful maintenance-free plant.
2. Salmon plus pomegranate molasses plus chives equals a very happy dinner.
Grilled Salmon with Pomegranate Molasses Recipe
4 servings
1 pound salmon fillet
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, chives, olive oil and lemon juice to obtain a well combined marinade. Place the salmon in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Turn to coat the other side.
Grill the salmon until flaky and browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
Serve immediately with summer vegetables or a salad.
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nancy@skinnykitchen.com — 07/29/2011 @ 3:25 pm
This salmon sounds simply delicious.
Jennifurla — 07/29/2011 @ 5:37 pm
I wow, what a gorgeous dinner. This sounds so super tasty.
parisbreakfast — 07/29/2011 @ 5:52 pm
I have been so wanting to use pomegrante molasses but can't get up the nerve..Maybe this is the nudge I need Nisrine..
I love pommie seeds like crazy.
merci
carolg
Louisa — 07/29/2011 @ 6:22 pm
I love your recipes! Great ideas, beautiful dishes.
Nisrine — 07/29/2011 @ 9:05 pm
Thank you, Louisa. You are so kind.
Christine (Cook the Story) — 07/30/2011 @ 11:43 am
I love growing chives too. One of the only things I don't manage to kill through negligence. I love the idea of savory chives with pomegranate. Yum!
Angie's Recipes — 07/30/2011 @ 5:44 pm
I haven't used pomegrante molasses yet..this grilled salmon looks incredible!
Kalyn — 07/30/2011 @ 6:26 pm
I have pomegranate molasses in my pantry but haven't used it on anything. Love this idea!
firma contabilitate — 07/30/2011 @ 6:54 pm
Hmmm this recipe looks so delicious and nice and i think that fits perfect with my taste. Even it doesen`t like a very easy recipe i think i will try it. Thanks for sharing.
Barbara | Creative Culinary — 07/30/2011 @ 8:44 pm
Love this and I just happen to now have pomegranate molasses, some chives in the backyard and salmon in the fridge. Kismet?
I went shopping at an International Market awhile back and found so many things that were difficult to find elsewhere; one of them being pomegranate molasses. My post tells the story in more detail but the very next day I saw a post with a recipe that used almost all of the ingredients I had just purchased.
It's another savory dish using pomegranate molasses and as weird as it sounded, you make a paste out of ground beef in a food processor, smear it on pita and bake it. It is SO good; hope you don't mind my sharing it here with you. I don't even know how to pronounce Sfeeha but you should try this!
http://www.creative-culinary.com/how-does-sfeeha-on-pita-end-up-with-tripping-on-goat/
Barbara — 07/31/2011 @ 12:11 pm
That's a lovely piece of salmon, Nisrine. I still haven't tried pomegrante molasses, but this sure is reason enough to buy some!
Ann — 07/31/2011 @ 3:20 pm
Stunning! I'm allergic to salmon, but I would dig in! The pictures are beautiful – as always…
Anna — 07/31/2011 @ 8:44 pm
This salmon is beautiful and the glaze looks simply delicious.
Kerstin — 08/01/2011 @ 12:20 am
I'm glad your chives made it! Homegrown herbs just make me so happy :) And what a perfect way to use pomegranate molasses – looks delicious!
Cara — 08/02/2011 @ 5:14 pm
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the combination of salmon with pomegranate. I have a recipe in mind for salmon braised in pom juice :)
Nuts about food — 08/04/2011 @ 12:11 pm
Here I was catching up on your latest posts and I stumbled directly onto this great recipe. I have a big piece of salmon sitting at home in my fridge waiting to be eaten this evening and a bottle of pomegranate molasses I bought a while back out of enthusiasm that I never really know what to cook with. I have dinner solved, thank you!
stampedconcrete — 08/05/2011 @ 5:01 am
i love grilled salmon .. that's looks so delicious .. your dish made me hungry .. thanks for sharing ..
Vanessa Miller — 01/12/2012 @ 6:02 pm
Beautiful!
Lisa — 04/24/2012 @ 11:20 am
Has anyone actually made this?