Description
This Pineapple Glazed Salmon features a sweet and savory glaze that will tantalize your taste buds, transforming a simple meal into a tropical culinary experience.
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 your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to accommodate the salmon fillets without overcrowding.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using).
- Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Place the seasoned salmon skin-side down into your prepared baking dish.
- Spoon about two-thirds of the pineapple glaze mixture over each salmon fillet.
- Scatter the diced pineapple around the salmon.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider marinating the salmon in the glaze for a couple of hours before cooking. Storing leftovers in an airtight container extends freshness for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg