Pineapple Glazed Salmon (Printable version)

Vibrant salmon with tangy pineapple glaze, ready in 30 minutes for easy weeknight dining.

# What you need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pineapple Glaze

04 - 1 cup pineapple juice (preferably 100% juice)
05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)

→ Garnishes

11 - Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Toasted sesame seeds
14 - Lime wedges

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or set grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Remove salmon to a plate.
04 - In the same skillet (or a small saucepan), combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
05 - Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until glaze thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
06 - Return salmon to skillet, spoon glaze generously over fillets. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Remove from oven. Serve salmon with extra glaze spooned over the top. Garnish with pineapple chunks, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The glaze comes together in minutes but tastes like something youd order at a restaurant
  • Its impossible to mess up, even on those chaotic weeknights when cooking feels like a chore
02 -
  • Dont skip the searing step, it creates a texture contrast that makes this restaurant-worthy
  • The glaze continues thickening in the oven, so pull it off the heat slightly earlier than you think
03 -
  • If your glaze gets too thick, splash in a teaspoon of pineapple juice to loosen it back up
  • The salmon continues cooking after it comes out of the oven, so aim for slightly underdone

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