Honey Pineapple Salmon
This delicious Honey Pineapple Salmon combines the sweetness of honey and pineapple with the savory flavor of salmon. It's a quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tropical flavors will transport you to a sunny beach, making each bite satisfying and delightful.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish or sheet pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
- as needed lime wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Pour half of the honey mixture over the salmon and arrange the pineapple chunks around the fillets.
- Drizzle the remaining honey mixture over the salmon and pineapple.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve the salmon garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
- For more flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the honey mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
Notes
You can marinate the salmon in the honey mixture for 30 minutes before cooking for even more flavor.
This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or a fresh green salad.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your preference.