Description
Baked Pineapple Salmon is a tropical escape for your taste buds, ready in just 20 minutes. This vibrant dish combines tender salmon with sweet and tangy pineapple, all enveloped in a mouthwatering glaze featuring sweet chili sauce and hoisin sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s not only quick to make but also healthy, packed with protein and healthy fats. The one-pan preparation means less mess and more time to enjoy your meal. Serve this delightful dish alongside rice or a fresh salad for a complete culinary experience that everyone will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds salmon
- 1 can pineapple slices (drained)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange pineapple slices beneath the salmon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over the salmon.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork; broil for an additional 5 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with lime slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg