Description
Experience a symphony of sweet and savory with pineapple glazed salmon, a dish that transforms simple dinner into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced and well-drained
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using).
- Dry and season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the fillets: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in your prepared baking dish and coat them with the glaze.
- Bake: Slide the dish into the heated oven, baking for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Optional broiling: Broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Rest and garnish: Allow the salmon to rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a quick cooking method, use an air fryer set to 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Customize by adding red pepper flakes or using mango instead of pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, pineapple, glaze, seafood, healthy recipe, dinner, main course