Pineapple Glazed Salmon
Pineapple Glazed Salmon is a vibrant dish that combines tender salmon with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a relaxing dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Oven baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (100% pure)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half the marinade over them. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Oil the grill grates if grilling.
- Cook salmon for 10-12 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Baste with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Add diced fresh pineapple around the salmon in the last few minutes of cooking. Serve garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Substitute mango or peach for pineapple in the glaze for a unique twist.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or sprinkle fresh herbs like cilantro for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg