Description
This Baked Pineapple Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets baked with a delicious tropical marinade of pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Topped with fresh pineapple chunks and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this easy-to-make dish combines savory and sweet flavors perfect for a healthy and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Marinade
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Season and Arrange Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Season them with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Marinate and Add Pineapple: Pour the marinade evenly over the salmon fillets. Scatter the pineapple chunks on top of and around the salmon in the baking dish.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 18 minutes to cook the salmon gently.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon some of the pan juices over the salmon. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
- For extra caramelization and a slightly crisp top, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
