Description
A delightful and flavorful recipe for Baked Pineapple Salmon that combines sweet and savory flavors in a tender, juicy salmon dish. This Asian-inspired dish is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon Marinade:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Optional: sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the marinade: Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice.
- Marinate the salmon: Marinate salmon fillets in half of the marinade for at least 20 minutes.
- Bake: Place marinated salmon in a baking dish, add pineapple chunks, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Boil reserved marinade, simmer until thickened.
- Finish: Spoon sauce over baked salmon, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime juice.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or coconut rice and sautéed greens.
- For a spicier version, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
