Baked Pineapple Salmon

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: May 13, 2019

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Yields:: 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 55 mins
Cal/Serv:: 701

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. Step 1Preheat 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. Step 2Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper and place on top of pineapple slices.
3. Step 3In a small bowl, whisk together butter, chili sauce, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Brush all over salmon fillet.
4. Step 4Bake 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.