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Unless you are about to depart for the Virgin Islands or live in Hawaii, I highly recommend you shut down your Facebook feed. The current onslaught of warm-weather vacation photos being posted by extended acquaintances can be a little demoralizing. I could become bitter, but instead, I’m fighting back with this glazed pineapple salmon. It’s a beach vacation in every bite! If you live near a sunny beach, I hope you enjoy this recipe (or try this Blackened Salmon) with some freshly caught large salmon fillet from your local market (I’m not jealous at all!). For the rest of us, this pineapple salmon is a fun deviation from everyday Lemon Pepper Salmon and the easiest way for us to get a taste of the tropics (no frequent flyer miles required).

About Pineapple Salmon

With a marinade that does double duty as a sweet, sticky glaze for brushing over the salmon as it bakes (just like my Balsamic Glazed Salmon), today’s recipe for glazed pineapple salmon with avocado pineapple salsa is a refreshing recipe bursting with beachy flavor. The salmon finishes in the oven, making it easy to monitor for doneness. For more about baking salmon, check out this Salmon Temperature Guide.

The Ingredients

Salmon. One of my all-time favorite fish for baking, grilling, and more (can’t forget about Poached Salmon) I adore the flavor, firmness, and flakiness of perfectly cooked salmon. Plus it’s packed with fiber, protein, vitamin B12, and healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. It has zero carbohydrates.Pineapple Juice. Gets the marinade for the salmon off to a sweet tropical start. No need to add maple syrup to this one!Soy Sauce. Adds a little savory umami flavor and salty bite that balances the sweetness of the pineapple and helps tenderize the salmon. (It’s also a key ingredient in this Teriyaki Salmon with a homemade teriyaki sauce and Soy Ginger Salmon.)

Garlic. Minced garlic cloves adds zip to our sauce and makes this recipe pop.Cayenne Pepper. For just a little kick. (If you like your salmon to have a kick, you’ll also enjoy this Buffalo Baked Salmon and Spicy Salmon!)Pineapple. I kept things simple with a can of pineapple tidbits—less time chopping means more time daydreaming of my dream beach vacation. If you prefer to use pineapple slices or pineapple rings, you can.Jalapeno. Spices things up.Red Onion. Gives the pineapple salsa the right amount of bite.Lime Juice. Just a squeeze of fresh lime juice from lime wedges makes the salsa pop.Avocado. Creamy, dreamy avocado rounds out the flavors and sneaks in some healthy monounsaturated fats.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Leftover salmon and salsa may be kept in a refrigerated airtight container for up to 3 days.To Reheat. Warm the salmon in a 350 degree F oven until heated through or gently on the stove top. Serve with leftover chilled pineapple salsa.

What to Serve with Pineapple Salmon

Salad. Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado and Tomato is a delicious, fresh side dish for this summery fish dish.Vegetables. Make dinner easy by pairing this recipe with a side of Roasted Frozen Broccoli or Roasted Zucchini.Margarita. Pour a Jalapeño Margarita (or two!), and call dinner done!

Whether it’s for a romantic date night or casual Tuesday night dinner, this salmon (or this Baked Salmon in Foil) is the perfect way to escape the business of the week and take a vacation without leaving your kitchen.