Description
Baked pineapple salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the rich texture of salmon with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and a bold, savory glaze. This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ pounds salmon side (skin-on or off)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can pineapple slices, drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Lime slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- Arrange drained pineapple slices in a single layer on the foil.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then place it on top of the pineapple (skin-side down if skin-on).
- Whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin, lemon juice, minced garlic, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon is nearly cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for another 3–5 minutes, until the top is caramelized and slightly charred at the edges.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime slices.
Notes
- Broiling at the end adds a lovely caramelization—watch closely to prevent burning.
- Baking time can vary slightly based on salmon thickness; aim for internal temperature of 145 °F (63 °C).
- Using pineapple slices instead of crushed or chunked pineapple helps keep things neat and easy to serve.
- Line the sheet pan with foil to reduce cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A