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Honey Pineapple Salmon

Honey Pineapple Salmon

Honey Pineapple Salmon is a delicious main course that combines sweet pineapple and honey with savory salmon for a delightful dinner option.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet pan
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Marinade

  • 3 pounds salmon cut in half
  • 1 14-ounce can pineapple tidbits or rings, reserve some for topping
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar plus an additional ½ cup for caramelizing
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced, optional
  • 3-4 leaves fresh mint chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for caramelizing

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Remove the salmon from the packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the salmon into two even pieces.
  • Cover the bottom of a large sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Place the pineapple tidbits or rings on top of the foil in rows of 2, and place the salmon on top of the pineapple.
  • Chop the remaining pineapple and add to a small bowl.
  • Complete the marinade by mixing together all marinade ingredients with the chopped pineapple.
  • Spread the marinade over the top of the salmon, allowing it to marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the salmon reaches 145 ° F.
  • Remove the salmon from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and serve.

Notes

Optional method: Caramelize the pineapple topping by cooking it with butter, brown sugar, and onions in a skillet before adding it as a topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 1gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 2334mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 1116IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Dinner, healthy cooking, Honey Pineapple Salmon, pineapple glaze, salmon recipe
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