Description
This Healthy Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with a spicy kick, making it a family favorite. It's quick to prepare, packed with nutrients, and presents beautifully, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
4 portions (6oz) Salmon Fillets
1.5 cups Fresh Pineapple, diced
2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes
- Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper
- Sear the Fish: Heat avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3-4 minutes until golde
- Add the Pineapple: Flip the salmon and scatter diced pineapple around it in the pa
- Glaze and Bake: Pour the glaze over the salmon and pineapple. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes
- Baste: Halfway through the baking time, drizzle pan juices over the salmo
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven once the salmon flakes easily. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions
Notes
Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
Use fresh pineapple for better texture and flavor compared to canned.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with pineapple
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 12g (Natural)
- Sodium: varies based on added salt
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg