Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa, a quick and delightful dish that transforms your weeknight dinner into a tropical escape. In just 15 minutes, you can create a beautifully plated meal that balances sweet and spicy notes, thanks to the luscious brown sugar glaze complemented by fresh pineapple salsa. Perfect for special occasions or a simple family dinner, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers health benefits from omega-3-rich salmon. Serve it alongside rice, quinoa, or a refreshing salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 4-6 ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, ground ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet and coat with glaze on both sides.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily (145°F internal temperature).
- While baking, combine diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in another bowl for salsa.
- Allow salmon to rest before topping it generously with salsa and serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg