Description
Honey Pineapple Salmon is a delicious and tropical dish that combines the flavors of honey and fresh pineapple with perfectly seared salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin on or off)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- ½ cup fresh pineapple juice (or canned, unsweetened)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for balance)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional, for extra depth)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (for salsa)
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped (for salsa)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (for salsa)
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (for salsa)
- ½ tsp honey (for salsa)
- Pinch of salt (for salsa)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until nearly cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, lime juice, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Return the salmon to the pan, spooning the glaze over each fillet. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, basting with the sauce, until the salmon is fully cooked and glazed.
- In a small bowl, mix diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt for the salsa. Stir to combine and let it sit for 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Plate the salmon over rice or quinoa. Drizzle extra glaze over the top. Add a spoonful of pineapple salsa for freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical salmon masterpiece!
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor.
- The salmon can also be cooked on a grill if preferred.
- Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with glaze and salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg