Description
Salmon sings with tropical sweetness when Honey Pineapple Salmon slides onto your dinner plate. Quick marinades and bold flavors make this dish a weeknight winner that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 salmon fillets
Fruits and Juices:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
Seasoning and Liquids:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your grill to a steady 400°F, creating the perfect heat zone for salmon.
- Whisk together ¼ cup honey, ½ cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across your salmon fillets, ensuring even seasoning.
- Generously coat each salmon fillet with the honey mixture, letting the marinade cling to every surface.
- Carefully position salmon on the preheated grill, positioning skin-side down for optimal cooking.
- Grill salmon for 5-6 minutes, watching for golden edges and slight caramelization.
- Flip salmon and continue grilling another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Toss 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks onto the grill during the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove salmon and pineapple, letting the fillets rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Plate the salmon alongside the charred pineapple chunks for a vibrant, fresh presentation.
Notes
- Brush the salmon generously with marinade to ensure maximum flavor absorption and a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- Let salmon rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling to help it cook more evenly and prevent drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the same savory depth.
- If you don’t have a grill, this recipe works perfectly in a hot skillet or under the broiler, delivering equally delicious results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg