Easy Pineapple Glazed Salmon
Transport yourself to a tropical destination with this flavorful Pineapple Glazed Salmon. This recipe features perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a luscious, sweet and tangy glaze made from fresh pineapple juice, savory soy sauce, and aromatic ginger. It is a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a healthy, vibrant, and stress-free weeknight dinner that the entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place salmon in the skillet skin-side up and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through; remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for 3 minutes.
Whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry; stir into the sauce and cook until thickened.
Return the salmon to the pan, spooning the glaze over the fillets to coat thoroughly before serving.
Notes
Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option. Ensure you use non-alcoholic rice vinegar. Fresh pineapple juice provides the best flavor, but canned juice works well in a pinch.