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This is a tasty, healthy Thai inspired baked pineapple salmon that will be ready in only 20 minutes. You can make it all in one pan, with minimum clean-up and maximum flavor.
Salmon
Salmon is a delicious, versatile fish. It has firm, flaky flesh with a buttery, subtle flavor. Salmon can have a stronger flavor than many other fish, so finding a flavor palate to complement and highlight the gorgeous taste and texture of the salmon is critical. Many cultures have their own way of preparing fish, but in Thailand they are truly excellent. The Thai love using tropical flavors to bring out the best in a meal, and this Thai-inspired salmon recipe is no exception. The pineapple has a juicy, sweet flavor, which is complemented beautifully by the sweet chili sauce and hoisin sauce in the recipe.
Pineapple Salmon
The contrast between the buttery, flaky flesh of the fish and the juicy pineapple slices is just absolutely awesome. Best of all, you don’t need to live in Thailand or another tropical country to make this dish. It works really well with canned pineapple slices because we’ll be saving the juice from the can to make our sauce! The slices of pineapple add a really nice tropical touch to the presentation of this recipe. With a delicate garnish of cilantro, you have yourself a full, healthy, delicious meal ahead of you.
Ingredients for Baked Pineapple Salmon
To make this delicious salmon dish, you’ll need:
- Large salmon fillet
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
- Sweet chili sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Pineapple Slices
- Lime or lemon wedges
- Cilantro
As you can see, these are all pretty basic ingredients. You probably have many of them in your pantry and fridge already, especially if you’ve been making other Asian-inspired dishes.
How To Make Baked Pineapple Salmon
- It’s really easy to make this dish! The first thing to do is preheat your oven to 375°F | 190°C and line a baking sheet with some non stick foil. This allows the fish to go into a nice, hot oven and get cooking as soon as it’s in the oven space.
- Now, place your salmon in the middle of the sheet. Season it with the salt and pepper. Next, you’re going to put pineapple slices underneath the salmon, all around the edges. Keep your pineapple juice in the can for later.
- Now take a bowl. In the bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, melted butter, garlic, hoisin sauce, lemon juice, and about a quarter cup of pineapple juice. Pour this flavorsome mixture right onto the salmon.
- Next, put the salmon dish in the oven for about fifteen minutes. You can broil your salmon for the last five minutes. Once the edges of the salmon are a little blackened, you’ll know you’re pretty much done.
- Once the salmon is done, you can garnish it with cilantro. This will add heaps of texture and taste to your salmon.
What is the Sauce Made Of?
The sauce that we’ve mixed together is very reminiscent of the sauces used in Thai cuisine. Often, you’ll find Thai sauce made from a mixture of fish sauce, sugar, tamarind paste, and vinegar. The flavor profile here, using sweet chili sauce, hoisin, lemon juice, garlic, butter and pineapple juice, is very similar, and much easier to make if you don’t have an Asian grocer handy with tamarind paste on hand.
Tips and Tricks for Baked Pineapple Salmon
- Pineapple slices, rather than chunks or crushed pineapple, are best in this recipe. The slices are really easy to stick right in there under the salmon. Pineapple chunks, and especially crushed pineapple, can be overly wet and messy. That makes serving harder, when compared to the ease of simply serving everyone a pineapple slice with their salmon. Any kind of canned pineapple will do the job here, but we do strongly recommend slices.
- We strongly encourage you to simply lay the salmon in a single piece along the baking tray. If the salmon is too long, cut the end off, and place it on the side so it can cook, too. You want your salmon to cook simultaneously and evenly. If some of the salmon has folded under, it will wind up underdone. You don’t want that.
- If you don’t have any non stick foil on hand, you can spray the baking sheet. Doing so before laying down the salmon will prevent the salmon from sticking to the sheet! The cleanup will be a little trickier without the foil to catch all the sauce, but this will do in a pinch.
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Baked Pineapple Salmon
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4.9 from 35 reviews
- Author: chefjar
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This is a tasty, healthy Thai inspired baked pineapple salmon that will be ready in only 20 minutes. You can make it all in one pan, with minimum clean-up and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds (1.2 kg) side of salmon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can pineapple slices, drained and reserve ¼ cup of juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Lime slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F | 190°C. Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminium foil.
- Place the salmon on the sheet and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Arrange pineapple slices underneath the salmon.
- In a small bowl whisk together sweet chili sauce, butter, hoisin sauce, garlic, lemon juice and ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice. Pour the mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until flaky and cooked through. You can broil for the last 5 minutes until the edges are charred.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime slices.
- Enjoy!
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
- Pineapple slices, rather than chunks or crushed pineapple, are best in this recipe. The slices are really easy to stick right in there under the salmon. Pineapple chunks, and especially crushed pineapple, can be overly wet and messy. That makes serving harder, when compared to the ease of simply serving everyone a pineapple slice with their salmon. Any kind of canned pineapple will do the job here, but we do strongly recommend slices.
- We strongly encourage you to simply lay the salmon in a single piece along the baking tray. If the salmon is too long, cut the end off, and place it on the side so it can cook, too. You want your salmon to cook simultaneously and evenly. If some of the salmon has folded under, it will wind up underdone. You don’t want that.
- If you don’t have any non stick foil on hand, you can spray the baking sheet. Doing so before laying down the salmon will prevent the salmon from sticking to the sheet! The cleanup will be a little trickier without the foil to catch all the sauce, but this will do in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salmon recipes
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 566kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 68g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
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Reader Interactions
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Laura says
I made it today and it was beyond delicious! A great recipe!
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chefjar says
Thank you Laura! I am glad you enjoyed this salmon recipe!
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Christine Thomas says
100% agree, loved this recipe!
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Eleanor says
Wow the recipe is a bomb! Our new family favorite now!
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chefjar says
Hey Eleanor!I’m so happy you like this as much as my family does!
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Bonnie says
Oh my gosh! I made this tonight and it was so delicious! I made. The sauce (amazing), in advance so dinner came together in just a few minutes. I only had two fillets, so cut the sauce by half and cooked it for eight minutes. It was incredible.
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chefjar says
Hey Bonnie! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this baked salmon! It's always great to hear that a recipe turned out well. Cooking the sauce in advance is also a great time-saving tip for making dinner more efficient. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
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Mary says
It’s incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious salmon recipe! Next time will grill the salmon.
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chefjar says
Thank you Mary for sharing your experience!
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Sofia says
It was very delicious and easy to make! One of the best salmon recipes. Definitely a keeper!
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chefjar says
That’s so great to hear Sofia! Thanks so much for the great comments and review!
Scarlett says
The recipe is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
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chefjar says
Thank you Scarlett! I am very glad you enjoyed the recipe!
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Avery says
I found the recipe on Pinterest, it’s viral and gave it a try. Omg it’s a hit! Thanks!!!
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chefjar says
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and leave a review Avery!
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AngelG says
Absolutely delicious! Salmon soaked up all the juices and came out so moist and suffused with flavor that my husband didn't even realize he had eaten the skin.
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chefjar says
Hey, AngelG! Thank you for sharing your experience! I am glad you and your husband liked this baked salmon recipe!
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Dorthea says
Made this for my family they loved it, will definitely make again. Thanks
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chefjar says
Hey, Dorthea! I am glad you and your family liked this salmon recipe and thank you for sharing your experience!
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Emelin says
Fantastic! I served mine with some buttered rice (for the kids) and some sauteed broccolini.
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chefjar says
Hey, Emelin! Thank you for your feedback! I am glad you and your kids enjoyed this pineapple salmon!
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Melisyurt says
Amazing!! I love salmon and will surely try this recipe!
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chefjar says
Hey, Melisyurt! I am sure you will love this baked salmon.
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Shanaya says
Your recipes are my go-to nearly every time!
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chefjar says
Thank you Shanaya!
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Maxwell says
It was superb! We both loved it. I also added mushroom. I'll keep making this.
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chefjar says
Thank you Maxwell! I am glad you liked this salmon recipe. Hope you will try other recipes too)))
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Melanie says
Turned out well! I modified just a little and loved it so much. It was a hit with the whole family.
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chefjar says
So glad you loved it!! Thank you!!
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Sally says
My husband and I both loved this recipe. My husband thought this was wonderful. Will definitely be making this again. Try it once and you will never go back!
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chefjar says
Thanks so much for the great review!❤️ Glad you liked the recipe!
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Clare says
So delicious!! My husband especially loves this recipe. We've made this twice now!
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chefjar says
Thanks so much for the great review!❤️
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Crystal says
This turned out better than I had expected! I made it just as directed. My husband said it was very tasty and my kids aged 3 and 5 liked it, which is a miracle since they are so picky.
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chefjar says
That makes me so happy to hear Crystal, thanks so much for the great comments!😀
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Andria says
I made this recipe last night and it was a hit in our family! Everyone loved it and asked to make again this weekend!
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chefjar says
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this baked salmon recipe!
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Abigail says
It's been ages since I had salmon and when I saw your recipe I knew I had to make it. My family absolutely loved it!
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chefjar says
Thank you, Abigali! I am glad you liked this recipe)).
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Davinia says
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! It was absolutely just as delicious and beyond good. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
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chefjar says
Thank you Davinia!
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Rusana says
My husband and I loved this! It was very flavorful. Your directions were very direct and easy to follow.
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chefjar says
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked the recipe!
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Beatrice says
Absolutely delicious! This will be a regular feature on the menu.
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chefjar says
Thank you, Beatrice!
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Agnes says
I made it as the recipe stated and it was perfect! Will be on the menu again.
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chefjar says
Thank you, Agnes!
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Atalia says
Followed the recipe as is and my husband loved it! This recipe will definitely be in regular rotation.
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chefjar says
Thank you, Atalia!
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Gracie says
I prepared this dish tonight and my family loved it! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
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chefjar says
Thank you Gracie! I am glad you liked the recipe.
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Hayden says
Made this tonight and we loved it! The recipe came together quickly and easily. Keeper for sure!
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chefjar says
Thank you Hayden! I am glad you liked the recipe.
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Katarzyna Adamczyk says
This was excellent! I had all the ingredients in the house so it was easy to put together. Everyone in my family loved it!
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chefjar says
Thank you, Katarzyna!
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Brittany says
Everyone loved it! This is now a new favorite in our household!
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chefjar says
Hey, Brittany! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this recipe!
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Joelina says
My husband and I enjoyed it! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
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chefjar says
Hey, Joelina! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this baked salmon recipe!
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Jeimy says
I made this recipe tonight and it turned out great! My family loved it!
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chefjar says
Thank you Jeimy!
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Tyla says
I made this dish this evening and me and my husband enjoyed it greatly! Even my picky 7 year old daughter went back for seconds!
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chefjar says
Thank you Tyla!
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Shari says
I will be making this, this weekend. Can I use parchment paper instead of the foil?
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chefjar says
Parchment paper is a great alternative as it creates a non-stick surface and helps to prevent the salmon from sticking to the baking dish. Simply place the salmon and pineapple on a piece of parchment paper, wrap it securely, and place it in the oven to bake. The parchment paper will help to keep the salmon moist and flavorful.
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Bridgett Lansfeldt says
What is good to serve with this as a side?
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chefjar says
Hey Bridgett! Great choices for sides with Baked Pineapple Salmon include steamed or roasted vegetables like asparagus or broccoli, a light salad, coconut rice, or quinoa. These sides complement the sweet and savory flavors of the salmon without overpowering it.
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Anne says
Looks delicious can you make it in an air fryer? Thanks
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chefjar says
Hey Anne!
Start by preheating your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. If there's enough room, arrange the salmon and pineapple slices together in the air fryer basket; if not, cook them separately. For the sauce, mix sweet chili sauce, butter, hoisin sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and pineapple juice in a bowl, and brush some of it onto the salmon, keeping the rest aside. Place the salmon in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes until it's flaky and done, adjusting the time as needed for your air fryer model and the salmon's thickness. Meanwhile, cook the remaining sauce in a skillet over medium heat until it thickens, which you'll drizzle over the cooked salmon.Reply
Jerri says
I am looking forward to making this. Watching the video it looks like you have removed the skin from the salmon but the instructions don't mention anything about skinning the fish??
When I buy a side of salmon at the store the skin is still on. Should I try to remove it for this recipe?Reply
chefjar says
Hi Jerri! It's definitely a personal choice whether to keep the skin on or off the salmon. I prefer to remove the skin for this particular dish, as you might have noticed in the video. When you're buying salmon, especially a side, it usually comes with the skin on, but you can ask your local supermarket's seafood department to remove it for you at the time of purchase ( this is what I did). This can save you a step at home!
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