Honey Pineapple Salmon
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option
4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced or use canned pineapple
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish optional
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Marinade:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until everything is well mixed.
2. Marinate the Salmon:
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure each fillet is coated. Top with the diced pineapple. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but for even better flavor, try to marinate for up to 2 hours.
3. Preheat the Grill or Oven:
If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If baking, get your oven ready by preheating it to 400F 200C and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Cook the Salmon:
For grilling: Take the salmon out of the marinade and place the fillets directly on the grill. Cook for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. For extra flavor, brush with some reserved marinade while grilling.
For baking: Arrange the salmon fillets and pineapple on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
5. Serve:
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill or oven. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutritional Information:
This recipe serves 4 and contains approximately 320 calories per serving, with about 25g of protein and 12g of fat, making it a nutritious and delightful meal option.
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes