Pineapple Glazed Salmon
Sweet, sticky, and ready in 30 minutes, this Pineapple Glazed Salmon is coated in a caramelized pineapple-soy glaze that makes it one of the best healthy fish dinner recipes you can make on a weeknight.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) skin on or off
- 1 cup pineapple juice fresh or canned
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium recommended
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro and pineapple slices optional, for serving
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the glaze by stirring in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the fillets carefully and pour half the glaze over the salmon in the pan.
- Finish cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, spooning glaze over the top as it cooks.
- Serve immediately with remaining glaze drizzled on top. Garnish with cilantro and pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- Do not skip the cornstarch slurry - it is what makes the glaze cling to the fish.
- Let the salmon sear undisturbed for a clean release and good crust.
- Fresh ginger gives the best flavor, but 1/2 tsp ground ginger works in a pinch.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a covered skillet.