Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavor with this Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon With Pineapple Salsa Sweet, Spicy recipe. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a stunning dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes. The luscious brown sugar glaze envelops tender salmon fillets, while the refreshing pineapple salsa adds a vibrant kick. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also visually impressive. Serve it on its own or pair it with your favorite side dishes for a complete culinary experience that will delight your taste buds.
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 small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and coat with the brown sugar glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
- While the salmon bakes, mix diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl to create the salsa.
- Let salmon rest before serving topped with the fresh pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 4 ounces)
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg