Description
Sweet honey pineapple salmon brings tropical flavors together in one delightful dish. Hawaiian-inspired ingredients combine for a quick and elegant seafood meal you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Sweeteners and Liquid:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional):
- Sliced pineapple
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, then season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the fish’s natural flavor.
- Brush the salmon fillets lavishly with the prepared honey pineapple glaze, reserving some for mid-cooking basting.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring the salmon’s doneness by checking for easy flaking with a fork.
- Halfway through cooking, carefully remove the salmon and baste with the remaining glaze to intensify the flavor and maintain moisture.
- Once cooked, remove salmon from the oven and optionally decorate with fresh pineapple slices and chopped cilantro for a vibrant presentation.
- Plate the salmon immediately while hot and savor the sweet and savory combination of flavors.
Notes
- Swap honey for agave nectar or maple syrup to create a vegan-friendly glaze that maintains the sweet tropical flavor profile.
- Marinate salmon for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance deeper flavor penetration and tender texture.
- Choose wild-caught salmon for richer omega-3 content and more sustainable seafood option that supports better environmental practices.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches internal temperature of 145°F, preventing overcooking while guaranteeing food safety and maintaining succulent texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg