Baked Pineapple Salmon
Baked Pineapple Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon, juicy pineapple, and a tangy sweet chili sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pan recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs (1.2 kg) salmon fillet
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can pineapple slices (reserve ¼ cup of juice)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Lime slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Place the salmon fillet in the center of the baking sheet. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Arrange pineapple slices around and underneath the salmon.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and ¼ cup of reserved pineapple juice.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- For a caramelized finish, broil for the last 5 minutes until slightly charred.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime slices on the side.
Notes
- Substitute fresh pineapple for canned pineapple if preferred; just add extra liquid to the sauce if needed.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free hoisin and sweet chili sauce.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to make it a one-pan meal.
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