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Honey Pineapple Salmon Recipe: A Tropical Delight Bursting with Sweet, Savory, and Citrus Flavors

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This Honey Pineapple Salmon recipe brings tropical flavors to your table with sweet, tangy pineapple glaze and perfectly seared salmon fillets. Made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy salmon dinner is ideal for weeknights, meal prep, or when you want a citrusy, savory, and satisfying dish that tastes like a tropical getaway.

Ingredients

  • For the Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • For the Honey Pineapple Glaze:
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
  • Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Lime or lemon wedges
  • Extra pineapple chunks

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Optional: marinate in half of the glaze for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
  2. Blend pineapple until smooth. In a saucepan, combine blended pineapple, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer another 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook 3–4 more minutes. In the final minute, spoon glaze over the fillets.
  5. Plate salmon over rice or quinoa. Spoon extra glaze on top and garnish with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and pineapple.

Notes

  • Add chopped jalapeños or sriracha for heat.
  • Mango or peach can replace pineapple for variety.
  • Stir in butter to the glaze for a rich finish.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Leftovers are great cold in wraps or salads.

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