Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon
Make flavorful Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon, a quick and healthy dinner featuring tender salmon glazed with a sweet pineapple and chili sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight meals and packed with bold tropical flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: grated ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add pineapple and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Place salmon in a baking dish.
- Pour sauce over the salmon and top with pineapple.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking to keep salmon moist.
- Use fresh pineapple for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Add extra sauce when reheating if needed.