Baked Thai Pineapple Salmon in Foil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Baked Thai Pineapple Salmon in Foil
Description
Baked Thai Pineapple Salmon in Foil combines a seasoned salmon fillet with pineapple slices tucked beneath its edges. The sauce is a blend of sweet chili sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and reserved pineapple juice that brings a balance of sweetness, acidity, and umami. The salmon is wrapped tightly in foil and baked until cooked through.
After baking, broiling briefly exposes the salmon edges to direct heat, producing a lightly blackened contrast in texture. The finishing touch of roughly chopped peanuts adds crunch, while fresh cilantro provides herby brightness. This method locks in moisture, yielding flaky and tender salmon infused with the sauce’s flavors.
Serving this salmon over steamed white rice is traditional and complements the sweet and tangy sauce. A drizzle of sriracha can be added for a spicy kick if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 4 tablespons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 can pineapple drained except for ¼ cup of juice, slices
- 3 tablespoons peanuts roughly chopped
- cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil. Lay salmon in the center and season with salt and pepper. Slip pineapple slices underneath the edges of the salmon.
- Whisk together sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Pour mixture over salmon. Fold edges of foil up around the salmon.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Pull back the edges of the foil to expose the salmon, switch to broil and cook another 5-10 minutes until edges just barely begin to blacken.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro and peanuts over the top and serve.
Notes
- A drizzle of sriracha sauce can be added to the sauce for a spicy element.
- Served best over steamed white rice to balance the sweet and savory flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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