Pineapple Ginger Glazed Baked Salmon is a sweet and tangy healthy salmon recipe with an amazing pineapple-ginger glaze. This nourishing main entree is requires just 6 ingredients, easy to prepare, packed with flavor, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Bake it or grill it for a mouth-watering delight!
While I fancy myself a fairly unopinionated human, when it comes to salmon, I’ve got opinions, man. For instance, I am of the wholehearted belief that:
- Fatty salmon is the most delicious of all the proteins.
- Crispy baked salmon is the best way to prepare salmon
- Pineapple and ginger make an amazing combination for a marinade or sauce!
I double dog dare you to test my salmon theory for an otherworldly dining experience ๐
This Pineapple Ginger Baked Salmon is you want in a great salmon recipe: itโs fatty, itโs zesty, itโs sweet, itโs tangy, itโs crispy AND glazed, protein packed AND interesting.
Let’s get into it!
Ingredients for Pineapple Ginger Baked Salmon:
Salmon: I use a fatty cut like King or Atlantic Salmon, but if you prefer coho or sockeye, get on it!
Avocado Oil: helps bind the ingredients for the marinade together. You donโt need very much to ensure everything gets nice and emulsified for the best marination experience.
Pineapple Juice: That sweet, tangy element that makes your taste buds go wild! I use 100% organic pineapple juice, which I find makes amazing marinades and sauces.
Fresh Ginger: Counterbalancing the sweet with some heat, fresh ginger yields incredible amounts of flavor!
Garlic: One clove of garlic goes a long way in this marinade. It adds more depth of flavor. If you donโt have any on hand, you can skip it and still be sitting pretty.
Liquid Aminos: That umami life! Liquid aminos (or soy sauce) adds that umami saltiness. Donโt skip it!
Sea Salt: Start with just a smidge and taste the marinade. Since youโre adding liquid aminos, you wonโt need much additional salt. Salt to taste here!
Hereโs how we make it!
How to Make Pineapple Ginger Baked Salmon:
Add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a blender and blend until smooth.
Place salmon fillets into a zip lock bag or sealable container and pour marinade over the fish. Seal and move the fish around until everything is well-coated in marinade.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 8).
When youโre ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the salmon in a casserole dish, along with the marinade.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
Spoon the marinade over the fish (it will have thickened during the baking process) before serving and serve with choice of side dishes.
More Healthy Salmon Recipes:
- Paleo Asian Baked Salmon and Asparagus
- Mustard Baked Salmon
- 4-Ingredient Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon
- One Pan Meal: Salmon and Vegetables
- Crispy Skillet Salmon with Lemon Caper Dill Sauce
- Crispy Salmon with Basil Coconut Milk Sauce
Enjoy with your choice of side dishes! I like steamed rice and sauteed veggies.
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Pineapple Ginger Glazed Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon cut into individual fillets
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 inch nub fresh ginger peeled
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or liquid aminos, optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a blender and blend until smooth. Place salmon fillets into a zip lock bag or sealable container and pour marinade over the fish. Seal and move the fish around until everything is well-coated in marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 8).
- When youโre ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the salmon in a casserole dish, along with the marinade. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
- Spoon the marinade over the fish (it will have thickened during the baking process) before serving and serve with choice of side dishes.
Isn’t Atlantic salmon all farm-raised and artificially colored? I wouldn’t use it myself.
But I am going to make this with Alaskan salmon; I love the flavor profile.
Hi Sharon! I believe all Atlantic salmon is farm-raised and quite possibly dyed as well. Definitely go with salmon you prefer for the recipe ๐
Just in time for the salmon I bought! Looks yummy!
It’s soooo tasty and easy to make!