Description
Spicy-sweet Pineapple Chipotle Salmon brings tropical Caribbean flair to seafood lovers’ dinner tables. Crispy, caramelized salmon fillets glazed with smoky chipotle and bright pineapple sauce promise a quick culinary escape for hungry palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon fillet
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C), creating an ideal environment for roasting the salmon.
- Craft the vibrant glaze by combining pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring periodically until the mixture transforms into a rich, glossy consistency.
- Meticulously dry the salmon fillet using paper towels, ensuring a perfect surface for seasoning and searing.
- Select an oven-safe skillet and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully place the salmon skin-side down, creating a crisp golden exterior during a 3-minute sear.
- Generously coat the salmon with the prepared pineapple chipotle glaze, covering both top and sides with the flavorful mixture.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, roasting for 8-10 minutes based on fillet thickness. Monitor closely to maintain moisture and prevent overcooking.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and allow a brief resting period of 1-2 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Plate the salmon and drizzle additional glaze over the top, enhancing the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught salmon for richer flavor and more omega-3 fatty acids, which provides better nutritional value compared to farm-raised options.
- Control heat intensity by adjusting chipotle pepper quantity, allowing customization for spice-sensitive individuals or those wanting a bolder kick.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan-friendly alternative that maintains similar sweetness and glaze consistency.
- Pat salmon extremely dry before searing to ensure crispy exterior and prevent steaming, which helps achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 487 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg