Pineapple Glazed Salmon Fillets (Print View)

Salmon fillets coated in a sweet pineapple glaze, then baked for a flavorful tropical-inspired dish.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pineapple Glaze

04 - 1 cup pineapple juice
05 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
12 - 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions
13 - 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 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes.
04 - Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until the glaze thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Brush half of the glaze over the salmon fillets.
06 - Bake the salmon for 10–12 minutes, or until just cooked through and flaky.
07 - Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Garnish with fresh cilantro, scallions, and pineapple, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze strikes this perfect balance where the pineapple sweetness tames the salmon while the soy sauce adds enough depth to keep it interesting
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant, especially when you add those colorful garnishes
  • The glaze works on everything from chicken to tofu if you want to change up the protein
02 -
  • The glaze thickens quickly once you add the cornstarch, so keep whisking and remove it from the heat as soon as it reaches the right consistency
  • Salmon continues cooking after it leaves the oven, so pull it when theres still a tiny bit of translucency in the center
  • If your glaze gets too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up
03 -
  • Warm your honey slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds if it is too thick to measure easily
  • Reserve a tablespoon of the glaze before brushing it on the raw fish if you want to avoid any cross contamination concerns

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