Engagement Dinner for Two

Mazal Tov! Yael and Josh got engaged last night and I made my first engagement dinner! I had the honor of catering their first meal as an engaged couple.  After Josh proposed, I came out with 4 delectable dishes focusing on some of Yael and Josh’s favorite foods.  I even included the recipe for my pomegranate and citrus glazed salmon at the end of the page!

Appetizer 

Beet, Goat Cheese and Mixed Green Salad with a Balsamic Reduction

Main Course

Pomegranate-Citrus Glazed Salmon, Roasted Vegetables (Fennel, Orange Pepper and Zucchini), and Creamy Brown Rice with Cherries

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Whipped Cream and Strawberries

Homemade Chocolate Hearts served with Fresh Mint Tea

Pomegranate-Citrus Glazed Salmon

Makes 2 Servings

2 Fillets of Salmon

1 Cup Pomegranate Juice

1 Orange, squeezed

1 tsp. Thyme, fresh

1 TBS. Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 Cup Pomegranate Seeds

Heat a saute pan with about 2 Tbs. of oil to cover the bottom. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each side of the salmon fillets and lay in hot pan skin side down.  Sear for about 3 minutes and flip on the other side.  Sear the fish till it becomes flaky and has caramelized in color, about 5 minutes.  Remove the fish and reserve.  In the same pan, add the pomegranate and orange juice, thyme, and apple cider.  Reduce the liquid until it coats the bottom of a spoon and looks thick.  Keep a good eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Drizzle the glaze over the salmon and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Helpful Hint:  When removing pomegranate seeds, cut into quarters and remove with hands in a bowl of cold water.   When all the seeds have been removed, strain out the water.  This is a no mess and no stain!