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Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Salmon

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Small handful fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Remove salmon from the fridge 10 minutes before cooking. Pat all fillets completely dry with paper towels on both sides.
  • Season both sides of each fillet with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, chili flakes, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice. Stir in the cornstarch slurry until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until skin is crispy and flesh is cooked halfway up the sides.
  • Flip fillets carefully and cook flesh-side down for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove salmon to a plate temporarily.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add diced pineapple to the same pan and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the pineapple. Stir and let it bubble for 1 minute until the glaze thickens and turns glossy.
  • Return salmon fillets to the pan. Spoon the glaze generously over the top of each fillet. Cook together for 1 to 2 more minutes until the glaze clings to the fish and caramelizes slightly at the edges.
  • Transfer to plates. Top with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Always pat your salmon fillets completely dry before they hit the pan. Moisture is the enemy of a good sear and a good sear is what gives this dish its texture against the sticky glaze.
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