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Baked Pineapple Salmon Recipe Easy and Perfect for Healthy Dinners

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A quick and easy baked salmon recipe featuring a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze that creates a vibrant, healthy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless, fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a piece of foil or parchment paper large enough to wrap each piece individually.
  5. Scatter fresh pineapple chunks evenly over the salmon.
  6. Brush the pineapple glaze generously over the salmon and pineapple.
  7. Fold the foil or parchment paper over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist.
  9. Optional: Open the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the pineapple, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version. Let salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving to allow juices to settle. Broil briefly for a caramelized pineapple finish. Avoid overcooking to keep salmon moist. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 2 days and freeze for up to 1 month.

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