Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with this Maple Glazed Salmon topped with a refreshing Pineapple Salsa. This easy-to-make dish is a delightful fusion of tastes that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Cook the Salmon: Pat dry and season salmon fillets. Brown in olive oil, then add glaze and cook until caramelized.
- Make the Pineapple Salsa: Combine pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve: Top the glazed salmon with pineapple salsa and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or sautéed greens for a complete meal.
- For a milder salsa, use less jalapeño or omit it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
