Pan Seared Salmon with Pomegranate Reduction

Name: Pan Seared Salmon with Pomegranate Reduction
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil + more to brush salmon; 1 shallot, minced; 1 clove garlic, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/4 cup red wine; 1/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed); 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice; 2 star anise pods; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, mixed together well; 4 6 ounce salmon fillets; pomegranate seeds, for garnish; cilantro, for garnish