Description
Baked Pineapple Salmon is a delightful and flavorful dish that seamlessly combines sweet and savory elements, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In just 20 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe offers a tropical twist with juicy pineapple and tender salmon, ensuring a healthy meal that everyone will love. The sweet chili sauce adds a tangy glaze that elevates the dish, making it an impressive centerpiece on your table. Serve it with lime slices for an extra burst of flavor or alongside rice and vegetables to create a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds side of salmon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 can pineapple slices (drained, reserve 1/4 cup juice)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange pineapple slices under the salmon to infuse moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over salmon.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until salmon is flaky; broil for an additional 5 minutes for charred edges if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg