This sweet, savory pineapple salmon provides a beautiful balance of flavors. It is sweet, savory, and effortlessly elegant. Perfect for weeknights when you want comfort with a gourmet touch. Enjoy!
Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a GoodPlate.Co meal can deliver.
🧾 Introduction
Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your heart with joy. The pineapple salmon is an easy weeknight dinner/summer meal/meal prep, and tastes like you paid for a gourmet meal, yet is full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.
Now, this pineapple salmon is a staple in my rotation – simple enough for Tuesday night, yet bold enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of sweet, savory, heart, and happiness.
🕒 Quick Facts
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Cook Time | 25 mins |
| Total Time | 40 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
🧂 Ingredients
- Parchment paper, foil
- 1-2 cups of chopped pineapple or rings
- 1 large salmon (about 3 lbs)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. of melted butter
- 3 Tbsp of sweet chilli sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp of freshly grated ginger
- 3 Tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 jalapeños (optional for heat)
- 1 cup fresh diced green onions for garnish
- lime wedges, for garnish
- Freshly made pineapple salsa or store-bought salsa (We love Paul Newman’s Pineapple Salsa, not sponsored, and optional)
The Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. sweet chilli sauce
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. ginger
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 3 jalapeños, seeds removed and chopped (optional, for heat)
- 2 medium yellow/white onions, chopped
- 1-2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup of flour to add thickness (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sugar to balance acidity (optional)
The Sides
- Rice/rice pilaf
- Corn
- Asparagus, green beans, green veggies of your choosing.
- Freshly prepared salad
👩🍳 Bringing It All Together
- Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands, clean, rinse the chicken, then pat it dry. Wash your hands again before touching your seasoning containers.
- First, wash your cilantro, jalapeños, ginger, onions, and limes. Chop onions, cilantro, slice limes, and jalapeños. Mince garlic. Rinse, soak the rice in cold water. (to release the starch, fluffier) Clean cutting board, etc. (here we like to clean as we cook)
- Now, to prepare the sauce: Depending upon your taste, there are two options for making your sauce. The first option is to make it on the stove top, the second option is to prepare the sauce and cook it in the oven. This time, I’ll give you the stove-top method.
- Now, preheat the oven to 350°. Line a large casserole dish with foil as the first layer, then add parchment paper on top of the foil. Optional: You can evenly layer the pineapple on the bottom of the casserole dish,
- In the skillet, add all the sauce ingredients. Optional: You can sauté your onions, garlic, and jalapeños first. Simmer your sweet chilli sauce, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for 5-10 minutes, then remove from the heat. Allow the sauce to cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Brush all over the salmon fillet.
- Next, brush the sauce over the entire salmon fillet- back and front, then take the salmon, lay it on top of the pineapples in your baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Once the pineapple salmon is done, remove it from the oven. Let them rest/set for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
- Finally, plate a goodplate, serve warm, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels of your tortillas, sauce, and spices. Swap salmon for shredded jackfruit for a vegetarian version.
- Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 2 hours before baking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with your choice of sides: Rice/pilaf, corn and asparagus. Add a fresh, crisp salad for cool balance and a light, refreshing beverage.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 325°F or in a skillet over low heat until it smells irresistible, about 15 minutes. You’ll have time to set the table, light some candles, and don’t forget your favorite chill music.
💬 Final Bite
This sweet, savory pineapple salmon provides a beautiful balance of flavors. It is sweet, savory, and effortlessly elegant. Perfect for weeknights when you want comfort with a gourmet touch. Enjoy!
Comfort/love— this recipe delivers every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!