Honey Pineapple Salmon
Tender salmon glazed with a sweet and tangy honey pineapple sauce, delivering tropical flavors perfect for a flavorful and juicy main dish.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking salmon
- 1 small bowl for making glaze
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tbsp honey
- ½ cup pineapple juice or crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 to 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Optional garnish: pineapple chunks lime wedges, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime or lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until seared.
- Pour the honey pineapple glaze over the salmon and spoon it over the fillets while simmering for 3 to 5 minutes, until cooked through and glaze thickens.
- Transfer salmon to plates, spoon extra glaze and pineapple chunks on top, and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust honey and lime juice to taste for preferred sweetness and tanginess.
- Oven cooking option: broil or bake at 375 °F for 12–15 minutes.
- Add diced fresh pineapple or bell peppers for extra tropical flavor.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or fresh green salad for a complete meal.