Teriyaki Pineapple Salmon
User Reviews
4.9
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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
2
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Calories
486 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Teriyaki Pineapple Salmon
Description
Teriyaki Pineapple Salmon presents a flavorful preparation of salmon fillets cooked with a crispy skin by searing in vegetable oil. The fillets are seasoned and cooked on both sides until done. The teriyaki sauce is combined with ground ginger and pineapple juice, then simmered to enhance the sweetness and spice before being poured over the salmon. Caramelized pineapple slices, seared in the remaining sauce, provide a textured and aromatic topping.
The dish marries the rich, oily texture of salmon with the bright sweetness of teriyaki and pineapple, and the warmth of ginger. The sauce's simmering concentrates the flavors, coating the salmon with a glossy, flavorful layer. Toasted pineapple pieces add a pleasant caramelized flavor that contrasts with the tender fish.
Serving this with white rice is recommended to absorb the sauce and balance the dish's sweetness and umami. This combination offers a satisfying and complete meal that highlights both the fish and fruit components harmoniously.
The recipe notes suggest an alternative oven-baked method: coating salmon with the sauce and baking at 375°F for 25 minutes on a lined baking sheet, which yields flaky, well-cooked salmon. This method can be convenient for hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 salmon skin on, fillets
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 4 pineapple slices
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of salmon fillets.
- Once the pan is hot, place the fillets in the pan, skin side down and sear for 5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn the fillets and cook for another 5 - 8 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
- Mix teriyaki sauce, ginger and pineapple juice in a small sauce pan and bring to boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce on the salmon fillets (Save one tbsp) and cook for another two minutes.
- Sear pineapple slices in the remaining sauce until caramelized.
- Serve with white rice and top with caramelized pineapple.
Notes
- To prepare baked pineapple salmon, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil coated in non-stick spray.
- Place salmon pieces on the sheet, brush with the teriyaki-pineapple sauce, and bake for 25 minutes until flaky.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2498mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 1121mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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