Description

Pineapple Chipotle Salmon is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that marries the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, creating a tantalizing culinary experience. Perfectly grilled or baked, this salmon will transport your taste buds to tropical shores while impressing family and friends at any gathering. With minimal prep time and an easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll have a stunning dish ready to delight everyone at your table.

Ingredients

Scale

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C). If using the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced chipotle, salt, and pepper until combined.
Marinate the salmon in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Grill salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side or bake on the prepared sheet for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
In the last few minutes of cooking, add pineapple chunks to grill or alongside salmon in the oven until caramelized.
Serve salmon topped with grilled pineapple and garnish with lime wedges.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling/Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: For a sweeter twist, swap pineapple with mango. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor infusion. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.