Easy Baked Pineapple Salmon Recipe!

Easy Baked Pineapple Salmon Recipe

🧾 Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each)

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

• ¼ cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or low-sodium)

• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional but great)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt (optional—soy sauce already salty)

• Optional garnish: green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges

🔪 Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line a baking dish with foil or parchment.

3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish.

🥣 Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• pineapple juice

• soy sauce

• honey or brown sugar

• olive oil

• garlic

• ginger

• pepper

🥘 Assemble

1. Spoon sauce over salmon.

2. Scatter pineapple chunks on and around the fish.

3. Lightly brush salmon so it’s well coated.

🔥 Bake

• Bake uncovered for 14–18 minutes, depending on thickness

• Salmon should flake easily and look opaque

👉 Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for caramelized edges.

🍽 Serve With

• Rice or coconut rice

• Roasted veggies

• Steamed broccoli

• Quinoa or noodles

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use canned pineapple?

A: Yes! Just drain it well. Pineapple in juice (not syrup) is best.

Q: How do I know salmon is done?

A:

• Flakes easily with a fork

• Internal temp ~145°F / 63°C

• Center looks opaque, not raw

Q: Can I make it spicier?

A: Add:

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• or 1 tsp sriracha to the sauce

Q: Can I prep this ahead?

A: Yes. Marinate salmon up to 30 minutes in the fridge (not longer—pineapple is acidic).

Q: Can I use frozen salmon?

A: Yes—fully thaw and pat dry first.

Q: Can I cook this in a pan instead?

A: Yep. Sear salmon 3–4 min per side, then add sauce + pineapple and simmer briefly.