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Pineapple Glazed Salmon

Baked salmon with pineapple glaze
Prep Time 13 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Tropical-Inspired

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Marinade and Salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1 cup pineapple juice drained from pineapple tidbits
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Pineapple Avocado Salsa

  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1/2 small red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, stir together pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and cayenne pepper.
  • Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over the fish. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • While the salmon marinates, prepare the salsa by combining pineapple tidbits, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and gently toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Remove salmon from marinade, shaking off excess, and place fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  • Transfer marinade to a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
  • Brush glaze generously over salmon and bake for 5 minutes. Brush again and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  • Serve immediately topped with pineapple avocado salsa.

Notes

Serve this Pineapple Glazed Salmon with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. Leftover salsa also works well on tacos or salads.