Description
Honey Pineapple Salmon brings tropical flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Grab some fresh salmon, whip up a quick marinade, and prepare for a meal that’ll make your taste buds dance with sweet and tangy excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Sauce and Marinade:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup red bell pepper
- ¼ cup red onion
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp paprika.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for exactly 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fish feels mostly firm. Transfer fillets to a clean plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Pour in ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cup pineapple juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lime juice, and optional 1 tsp ginger and ½ tsp red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until it slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Gently return salmon to the skillet. Spoon sauce repeatedly over each fillet for 2-3 minutes until fish reaches 145°F internal temperature.
- Prepare salsa by combining 1 cup diced pineapple, ¼ cup red bell pepper, ¼ cup red onion, 1 tbsp cilantro, ½ tsp honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Let salsa rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Plate salmon and drizzle remaining glaze on top. Garnish with fresh pineapple salsa.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is thoroughly patted dry to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon by watching for a slightly translucent center and removing from heat when it’s just cooked through.
- Select fresh pineapple for the salsa to maximize bright, tangy flavor and create a vibrant complementary topping.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over roasted vegetables to keep the dish light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 364 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg