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Pineapple Glazed Salmon Recipe

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This Pineapple Glazed Salmon recipe offers a deliciously sweet and tangy glaze made from pineapple, brown sugar, and soy sauce, perfectly baked to a moist and tender finish. It’s an easy yet impressive seafood dish ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Glaze

  • 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced and well drained
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon fillets without overcrowding.
  2. Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using) to create your glaze.
  3. Prep salmon: Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is important for even cooking and seasoning. Rub each fillet all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Arrange salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on) or flat into your prepared baking dish.
  5. Apply glaze: Spoon about two-thirds of the pineapple glaze mixture evenly over each salmon fillet. Scatter the diced pineapple around the salmon in the dish.
  6. Bake salmon: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The key to avoiding dry salmon is to remove it from the oven as soon as it reaches this point. It should be opaque throughout but still look wonderfully moist.
  7. Optional broil: If you desire a more caramelized glaze, you can briefly broil the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes after baking, keeping a very close eye on it to prevent burning.
  8. Rest salmon: Remove the dish from the oven. Let the salmon rest in the baking dish for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy result.
  9. Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm with the delicious pan juices and pineapple.

Notes

  • Pat the salmon dry thoroughly for even cooking and seasoning.
  • Remove salmon from oven as soon as it flakes easily with a fork to avoid dryness.
  • Optional broiling for 1 to 2 minutes adds a caramelized finish; watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • Rest the salmon for 5 minutes after baking to let juices redistribute.

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