Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon
This Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon recipe is a perfect balance of bold flavors, combining the natural sweetness of pineapple with a hint of heat from spices. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners but impressive enough to serve to guests. Whether you're a fan of tropical flavors or just looking to switch up your seafood routine, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578kcal
Ingredients
- 2-2.5 lbs. salmon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 8 oz. cans pineapple slices, drained (reserve juice for glaze)
- 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 oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Lay 2-2.5 lbs. salmon on foil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange 2 8 oz. cans pineapple slices, drained (reserve juice for glaze) around edges of salmon. Fold edges of foil up around the salmon and pineapple.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Pour glaze over salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until edges of salmon just begin to blacken.
- Sprinkle with Chopped fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 307mg | Sugar: 12g