Honey Pineapple Jalapeño Salmon
Experience a tantalizing blend of sweet pineapple, spicy jalapeños, and tender salmon infused with honey and zesty lime in this delightful dish that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a bowl to prepare the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour marinade over salmon, ensuring each fillet is coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade, season with salt and pepper. Reserve marinade. Sear salmon fillets, skin side down, for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and sliced jalapeños. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Return cooked salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets to coat in the sweet and spicy mixture.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with your favorite side dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg