Pineapple Salsa Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze
A tropical-inspired dish with tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze, paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa.
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Servings: 5
Calories: 335kcal
Cost: $12
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets cut into 5 equal pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 avocado sliced for serving
- Prepared coconut rice for serving
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple diced
- ½ red bell pepper minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
- ½ jalapeño minced adjust based on spice preference
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice plus extra to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, minced red bell pepper, minced red onion, and minced jalapeño. Add the juice of half a lime, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or salt as needed. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the salmon.
- Remove the salmon fillets from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. Season both sides of the fillets with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice to make the glaze.
- Add the avocado oil to the skillet and let it heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down, and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Flip the fillets and continue cooking for another 1-3 minutes or until cooked through to your liking.
- Pour the prepared glaze into the skillet, between the salmon fillets. Allow the glaze to thicken for about 20-30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and flip the salmon fillets over. Spoon the glaze over the salmon fillets.
- Serve the salmon fillets over a bed of coconut rice. Top with pineapple salsa, sliced avocado, and lime wedges for garnish.
Notes
This meal transports you to a tropical paradise! The sweet and savory brown sugar glaze perfectly complements the fresh, vibrant pineapple salsa. You can also try grilling the salmon for an added smoky flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 8mg