Description
Honey Garlic Salmon with Pineapple Salsa is a bright and flavorful dish combining tender baked salmon with a fresh fruit topping made from mandarin oranges, kiwi, pineapple, and pomegranate. It is sweet, citrusy, and savory with a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
For the salsa
2 mandarin oranges peeled and separated
1 kiwi peeled and sliced
1/2 cup pineapple diced
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
Juice of 1/2 lime
3 tablespoons honey softened
For the salmon
1.5 lb salmon
1 tablespoon butter melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves minced
1/2 lime sliced
4 tablespoons butter sliced
Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Combine mandarin oranges, kiwi, diced pineapple, and pomegranate seeds in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk together lime juice and softened honey until smooth, then pour over the fruit and toss gently.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
4. Spread melted butter on the bottom of a casserole dish and place salmon skin side down.
5. Season with salt and top with minced garlic.
6. Place lime slices around the salmon and top with sliced butter.
7. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
8. Remove lime slices and spoon the pineapple salsa over the salmon before serving.
Notes
Fresh fruit gives the salsa its bright flavor so choose ripe pineapple and kiwi.
Salmon cooks quickly so check for doneness early to keep the texture moist and tender.
Keep the salsa chilled until serving to preserve freshness and maintain contrast with the warm salmon.
Store cooked salmon and salsa separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean