Yum — honey pineapple salmon is a perfect combo of sweet, tangy, and savory! 🍍🐟
It’s easy to make but feels like a restaurant-quality dish. Here’s a detailed recipe for you:
🧂 Ingredients (serves 2–4)
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2–4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Sauce / Glaze:
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½ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
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3 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional but great)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Optional Garnish:
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Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
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Chopped green onions
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Sesame seeds
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Lime or lemon wedges
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the Salmon
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Pat salmon dry and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Sear the Salmon
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Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if they have skin).
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Cook about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and nearly cooked through.
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Remove from pan and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the sauce).
3. Make the Sauce
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In the same pan, add pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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Bring to a gentle simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
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(Optional: mix cornstarch + water and stir it in to thicken the glaze.)
4. Combine
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Return the salmon to the pan.
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Spoon the sauce over the fillets and let simmer another 2–3 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked and glazed beautifully.
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Add pineapple chunks near the end if you’d like a fruity topping.
5. Serve
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Plate salmon with extra glaze drizzled on top.
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Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and a squeeze of lime.
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Serve over rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies.
💡 Tips
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If using canned pineapple, use the juice from the can for the sauce.
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Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha.
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For baking instead of pan-searing: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 min, then broil 1–2 min with the glaze on top.
Would you like me to give you a sheet-pan version (easy one-pan dinner with pineapple and veggies roasted together)? It’s great for weeknights.
