Ingredients
- 2 4-6 ounce salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, ground ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place the salmon on the baking sheet; coat it evenly with the glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaked easily with a fork (internal temp 145°F/63°C).
- While salmon bakes, mix diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in another bowl.
- Let salmon rest briefly before serving topped with salsa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients yield the best flavors; consider marinating salmon for added depth. Adjust spiciness to your preference by modifying red pepper flakes.