Description
A vibrant, tropical dish featuring succulent salmon drizzled with a tangy-sweet pineapple glaze, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Fresh Salmon Fillets (4 pieces, 6 oz each)
- Fresh Pineapple (1 cup, diced)
- Soy Sauce (¼ cup)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Fresh Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
- Lime Juice (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well until everything is blended and the honey has dissolved.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place your salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the pineapple glaze over them. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. For oven cooking, preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it skin-side down. Grill for about 5–6 minutes per side, or bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Glaze It Up: Pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble Your Dish: Drizzle the cooked salmon with the pineapple glaze and garnish with extra pineapple chunks or lime wedges.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade. Can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, pineapple, tropical, healthy, weeknight meal