Baked Pineapple Salmon

Baked Pineapple Salmon

from delish.com
55 min
6 servings

Throwing a dinner party? This Baked Pineapple Salmon from Delish.com is a stunner.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray, for pan
  • 17 pineapple rings, fresh or canned 
  • 1 large salmon fillet (about 3 lbs.) 
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp. melted butter
  • 3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray. In the center of the foil, lay pineapple slices in an even layer.

  2. 2

    Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper and place on top of pineapple slices.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together butter, chili sauce, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Brush all over salmon fillet.

  4. 4

    Bake until the salmon is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Switch the oven to broil, and broil for 2 minutes, or until fish is slightly golden. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve with lime wedges.