Pineapple Glazed Salmon Fillets (Print View)
Oven-roasted salmon with tangy pineapple glaze, offering a sweet and vibrant tropical flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Pineapple Glaze
02 - 1 cup pineapple juice (preferably unsweetened)
03 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
03 - Stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens. Remove from heat.
04 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve 2 tablespoons of glaze for serving, then brush the remaining glaze generously over the fillets.
05 - Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven. Brush with the reserved glaze. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and diced pineapple if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze creates a beautiful sticky coating that caramelizes in the oven
- It strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savory without overpowering the salmon
02 -
- Do not skip reserving that extra 2 tablespoons of glaze for the end
- The glaze will burn if your oven runs hot so check at the 10 minute mark
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before brushing on the glaze so it sticks better
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge