Craving a quick and flavorful dinner that’s both healthy and delicious? Look no further than this simple pineapple teriyaki salmon recipe. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a restaurant-worthy dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Our recipe uses pineapple’s natural sweetness, pairing it with savory teriyaki sauce to create a mouthwatering glaze for tender salmon fillets. A touch of salt and pepper enhances the flavors, while keeping the dish light and refreshing.
Serve it with a side of grilled or roasted vegetables or on a bed of rice, or chop it up and put it on top of a salad for a light and fresh meal.
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
1 pound (454 grams) fresh salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
dash salt and pepper
4 pineapple ring slices, canned in own juice or water, cut in half
1/4 cup store-bought teriyaki sauce (look for one with single-digit sugar per serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F/230° C. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Season salmon lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place 4 pineapple halves on prepared baking sheet, then lay one piece of salmon on top of each piece of pineapple.
- Brush salmon with teriyaki sauce and top with remaining slices of pineapple.
- Bake until salmon is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
Per serving: 301 calories | 23 grams protein | 13 grams carbs | 17 grams fat
Looking for more salmon recipes? Try one of these:
• Chopped Salmon Salad
• Baked Mustard Maple Salmon
• Honey Sesame Salmon
• Honey Sesame Salmon Bowl
