Pineapple Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Salmon fillets coated in a tangy pineapple-honey glaze, seared and baked to perfection in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pineapple Glaze

04 - 1 cup pineapple juice (preferably 100% juice)
05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)

→ Garnishes (optional)

11 - Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Toasted sesame seeds
14 - Lime wedges

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or set grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Remove salmon to a plate.
04 - In the same skillet (or a small saucepan), combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
05 - Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until glaze thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
06 - Return salmon to skillet, spoon glaze generously over fillets. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Remove from oven. Serve salmon with extra glaze spooned over the top. Garnish with pineapple chunks, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The glaze strikes that perfect balance between sweet pineapple and savory soy sauce that makes you want to lick the plate
  • It looks impressive served to guests but requires zero complicated techniques or fancy equipment
02 -
  • Do not overcook the salmon or it will dry out, it continues cooking slightly after leaving the oven
  • The glaze thickens quickly once the cornstarch hits the heat, so keep stirring or it will clump
03 -
  • Let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even results
  • If your glaze gets too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of pineapple juice

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