Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Baked Pineapple Salmon recipe that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory soy and honey glazed salmon. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet skin-on
Marinade:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet in the prepared dish, skin-side down.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the salmon and top with pineapple chunks.
- Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15-18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil: Uncover, switch the oven to broil, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to caramelize the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey and use frozen pineapple if fresh isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
