Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Salmon is a vibrant seafood dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked with juicy pineapple and coated in a flavorful sweet-and-spicy glaze. With a perfect balance of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes, this quick recipe delivers tropical flavor and restaurant-quality taste in under 20 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or special meals.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until the bottom becomes golden and slightly crisp.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet around the salmon.
- Pour the prepared sweet and spicy sauce over the salmon and pineapple.
- Let the sauce simmer for another 4–5 minutes, spooning it occasionally over the salmon as it thickens slightly.
- Cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the center is opaque.
- Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry helps create a golden crust while cooking.
- Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Fresh pineapple gives the sauce a brighter, sweeter flavor, but drained canned pineapple can also be used.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water or pineapple juice.