Honey Pineapple Salmon
This Honey Pineapple Salmon recipe combines sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a luscious honey and pineapple mixture. It’s healthy, delicious, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish or roasting pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooking brush
- 1 aluminum foil (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the honey-pineapple mixture over them, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Baste the fillets with the honey-pineapple glaze halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the salmon garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
You can substitute the pineapple juice with fresh pineapple chunks for a different texture.
Serve this dish alongside steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
If you prefer, you can grill the salmon instead of baking it, using the same marinade as a basting sauce.