Polynesian Glazed Salmon
Elevate your dinner table with the sweet and savory flavors of Polynesian Glazed Salmon, a vibrant recipe that pairs perfectly cooked salmon with an irresistible tropical glaze. This dish features tender, flaky salmon fillets brushed with a luscious blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and warm spices like ginger and garlic. The glaze, thickened to perfection with a touch of cornstarch, creates a glossy finish that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 35 minutes, Polynesian Glazed Salmon is ideal for busy weeknight dinners yet elegant enough to impress at your next dinner party. Serve it with a side of jasmine rice or steamed veggies for a truly tropical dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 stalks (chopped) green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until dissolved and set aside.
Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the glaze mixture and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the glaze and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush half of the prepared glaze generously over the fillets.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your preferred doneness.
Halfway through baking (around 6-7 minutes), brush additional glaze onto the salmon for extra flavor.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes.
Garnish the salmon with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve any remaining glaze on the side as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2288 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.8 g | ||
| Protein | 148.7 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 574 mg | 12% | |
*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.
