Description
Create restaurant-quality pineapple glazed salmon in under 30 minutes! This sweet and savory dish combines juicy, flaky salmon with a tropical pineapple glaze for a deliciously impressive meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, wild-caught preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or well-drained canned)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro/green onions for garnish)
Optional Substitutions: Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos, use honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar, or substitute pineapple with mango or peach for variation.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Season the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place salmon fillets in the dish, leaving space between each piece.
- Add Glaze and Pineapple: Spoon two-thirds of the glaze over the salmon. Scatter diced pineapple around and slightly on top of the fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and is opaque throughout. Begin checking at 10 minutes.
- Optional Broil: For extra caramelization, broil 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely to prevent burning.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and spoon over caramelized glaze and pineapple.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave at 50% power to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
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