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Baked Pineapple Salmon

Baked Pineapple Salmon: A Quick Thai-Inspired Delight

This Baked Pineapple Salmon is a Thai-inspired dish that delivers flavor in just 20 minutes, combining buttery salmon, juicy pineapple, and a delightful sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Main protein source; substitute with any firm white fish if preferred.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning.
For the Pineapple and Sauce
  • 1 can Pineapple Slices Use canned slices for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Can replace with a homemade mixture of sugar and hot sauce if unavailable.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a healthier option.
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Can swap with teriyaki sauce if needed.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
For Garnishing
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro Omit if you dislike cilantro.
  • 2 Lime Slices For serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with nonstick foil.
  2. Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet, skin side down. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the pineapple slices neatly underneath the salmon.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of reserved pineapple juice.
  5. Drizzle the sauce evenly over the salmon.
  6. Bake the salmon for 15 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes if desired.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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