Description
This Honey Pineapple Glazed Salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s sweet, tangy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon (about 5 oz each)
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- for garnish fresh cilantro (chopped)
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the glaze over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky and the pineapple begins to caramelize and turn golden.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust.
- Carefully flip the salmon and immediately brush the top generously with the honey pineapple glaze.
- Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, basting frequently with additional glaze, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145 degrees F).
- Transfer salmon to serving plates and spoon extra glaze and caramelized pineapple over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, adjust the sriracha to your liking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg