Description
Honey Pineapple Salmon is a deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a flavorful honey and pineapple sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner bursting with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, grated ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let the sauce cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- Brush each fillet generously with the honey-pineapple glaze, reserving a bit for serving.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Once cooked, drizzle the remaining glaze over the salmon fillets.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Grilled Version: Brush the glaze on while grilling and finish with the reserved sauce after cooking.
No Soy Sauce: Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.
Vegetarian Option: Substitute salmon with thick tofu steaks for a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
