Description
Elevate your dinner experience with Pineapple Glazed Salmon, a tropical delight that features succulent salmon fillets topped with a sweet-tart pineapple glaze. This dish bursts with flavor and offers a beautiful balance of juicy pineapple and flaky fish. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the glaze.
- Spoon half of the glaze over the salmon fillets evenly; reserve the rest for later use.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For added caramelization, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Drizzle with remaining glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh pineapple for optimal flavor; canned can be used in a pinch but check for added sugars. Adjust honey levels to suit your sweetness preference.