Description
Honey Pineapple Salmon Recipe with juicy salmon, sweet pineapple, and sticky honey glaze. Delicious, easy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on preferred)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (fresh or 100% juice, not from concentrate)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 1/2 inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Salmon Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This crucial step ensures you’ll get that perfect sear and caramelization. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, then set aside at room temperature for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the glaze. This short rest allows the salmon to cook more evenly later.
- Step 2: Create the Glaze In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. The mixture should be smooth with a pourable consistency. If your honey is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds before mixing. This sweet-savory combination forms the foundation of your Honey Pineapple Salmon Recipe.
- Step 3: Initial Cooking Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Immediately press each fillet gently with a spatula for a few seconds to prevent curling. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Step 4: Apply the Glaze Carefully flip the salmon and reduce the heat to medium. Pour the honey-pineapple mixture over and around the salmon. Add the fresh pineapple chunks to the spaces between the fillets. Let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes, occasionally spooning the glaze over the salmon to build up those layers of flavor.
- Step 5: Finish Cooking Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon reaches your desired doneness. The glaze will continue to thicken and caramelize during this time. For perfectly cooked salmon, look for an internal temperature of 125°F for medium (the temperature will rise a few more degrees while resting).
- Step 6: Rest and Serve Transfer the salmon to serving plates and let rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the thickened glaze and pineapple chunks over each fillet. Garnish with sliced green onions and lime wedges. Sprinkle with optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat if desired. Your Honey Pineapple Salmon is ready to impress!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg