Honey Pineapple Glazed Salmon

🍍 Honey Pineapple Glazed Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon ground)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

• ¼ cup pineapple chunks (optional, for topping)

• Fresh chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)

• Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the glaze:
   In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2. Thicken the sauce:
   Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add it to the sauce and stir until thickened (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Cook the salmon:

   • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

4. Glaze the salmon:

   • Brush the thick pineapple-honey glaze over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.

   • Let it bubble and caramelize slightly.

5. Serve:
   Plate the salmon and drizzle with extra glaze.
   Top with pineapple chunks and garnish with parsley or green onions.
   Serve with lime wedges, rice, or roasted veggies.

💡 Tips:

• You can bake the salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes and brush the glaze halfway through.

• For a smoky flavor, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.

• The glaze also tastes amazing on shrimp or chicken!