Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon, a perfect blend of tropical sweetness and zesty heat. This dish features tender salmon glazed with a delightful mixture of sweet chili sauce and fresh pineapple, making it an ideal option for both weeknight meals and special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a vibrant plate that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Impress your family or guests with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to be a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–2.5 lbs salmon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cans (8 oz each) pineapple slices, drained
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the salmon on the foil-lined baking sheet, seasoning it generously with salt and pepper. Arrange the drained pineapple slices around the salmon.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and reserved pineapple juice. Pour the glaze over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, then switch to broil for an additional 4-5 minutes until the edges of the salmon begin to blacken.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg