Description
Honey Pineapple Glazed Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the rich taste of salmon with a sweet and tangy glaze made from honey and pineapple. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors. Whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared, every bite offers a delicious experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/3 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- Juice of 1 lime
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in a resealable bag or dish with the marinade for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or oven to 375°F.
- Remove salmon from marinade (reserve marinade) and place on grill or baking sheet.
- Cook salmon for about 6-8 minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Add pineapple chunks during the last few minutes of cooking to caramelize.
- Brush reserved marinade over salmon during the final minute of cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg