Description
Baked Pineapple Salmon is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your dinner table. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy perfectly cooked salmon glazed with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce that harmonizes beautifully with the rich fish. This easy one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at special occasions. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds side of salmon
- 1 can pineapple slices (drained)
- 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)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange pineapple slices under the salmon.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over the salmon.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Broil for an additional 5 minutes if desired for crispy edges.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of salmon
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg