Flavorful Baked Pineapple Salmon in Just 20 Minutes

This Baked Pineapple Salmon is a quick, healthy dish that combines flaky salmon with sweet pineapple in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

1 side Salmon Firm and flaky with a buttery taste
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sweet Sauce

1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Adds sweetness and a hint of heat
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use fresh, unsalted for best flavor
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Provides sweetness and umami
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens the dish
2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is ideal

For the Pineapple and Garnish

8 slices Pineapple Canned pineapple provides convenience
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish
2 slices Lime For serving

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
Place the salmon on the prepared baking tray, skin-side down, and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange pineapple slices underneath the salmon on the baking tray.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, melted butter, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the salmon and bake for about 15 minutes until flaky and bubbling.
Switch to broil for an additional 5 minutes for a charred edge on the salmon.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.

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