Pineapple Crusted Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this tropical-inspired Pineapple Crusted Salmon recipe, a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors! Tender salmon fillets are topped with a golden, flavorful crust made from fresh pineapple chunks, crunchy panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, honey, and garlic—creating a perfect balance of textures and taste. This easy-to-make dish comes together in just 30 minutes, featuring a simple oven-bake method that ensures moist, flaky salmon with a beautifully caramelized crust. Garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for a healthy, gourmet-level meal. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for entertaining, Pineapple Crusted Salmon is sure to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
- 4 pieces (for serving) lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Pat them dry with paper towels and season each fillet with salt and black pepper.
In a food processor or blender, add the fresh pineapple chunks, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, honey, and minced garlic. Pulse until the mixture is combined and forms a slightly crumbly paste.
Spoon the pineapple mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, pressing gently to form a crust.
Drizzle the olive oil over the crust on each fillet to help it brown while baking.
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The crust should be golden brown.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Garnish each fillet with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.5 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 356 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 2066 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 154.9 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
