Pineapple Glazed Salmon: 5 Secrets to Juicy Perfection
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Experience the irresistible Pineapple Glazed Salmon, a blend of tropical flavors that’s healthy and easy to prepare.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Healthy
- 4 fillets Salmon (Opt for wild-caught for superior taste.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Adds moisture and helps to create a beautifully caramelized exterior.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances the natural flavor.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adds mild spiciness.)
- 1 cup Pineapple (Fresh is best, but well-drained canned works too.)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (Infuses deep sweetness.)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Essential for depth of flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (Can substitute with apple cider or white wine vinegar.)
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic (Adds aromatic depth.)
- 1 teaspoon Grated Fresh Ginger (Optional for enhancing tropical notes.)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Offers a pop of color.)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in the baking dish, pour two-thirds of the glaze over it, and scatter diced pineapple around.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon easily flakes and reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Let salmon rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and drizzle with reserved glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg