Description
A fast and delightful recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors in perfectly baked salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced and well drained
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Rub each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down or flat in the baking dish.
- Spoon about two thirds of the glaze over each fillet and spread gently.
- Scatter the diced pineapple around and on top of the salmon.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- If you want more color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes while watching closely.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and spoon pan juices and pineapple over each fillet.
Notes
Use low sodium soy sauce for a lighter dish. You can also grill the salmon for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, pineapple, glaze, easy recipe, seafood