Glazed Tropical Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.5 kg salmon chunk, split into two pieces
→ Marinade & Sauce
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400g can of pineapple chunks or slices, chopped smaller
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60ml pineapple juice
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2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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1-2 big garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 small onion, chopped (if you want)
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper
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3-4 mint leaves, sliced, for topping
→ Caramelized Pineapple (Optional)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
# Instructions:
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Warm up your oven to 400°F. Take your salmon out, dry it with paper towels, and slice it in half.
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Cover a big baking tray with foil or parchment. Put pineapple bits in two rows and lay salmon on them.
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Mix diced pineapple, butter, sesame oil, pineapple juice, lemon juice, honey, brown sugar, chopped garlic, paprika, white pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
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Pour the mix all over the salmon. Let it sit in your fridge for 15-30 minutes.
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Stick the tray in the middle of the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes or until it hits 145°F inside. Cover with foil to keep it juicy.
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After taking it out, let the salmon cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with mint if you'd like before eating.
# Notes:
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Want more taste? Try making the sweet pineapple topping by frying pineapple bits with butter, brown sugar, and onion till they turn golden
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You can cook the salmon anywhere from 25-30 minutes depending on how done you like it