Description
This Holiday Glazed Salmon with Cranberry-Pineapple Relish combines sweet and tangy flavors for a healthy, elegant main dish. Perfect for holiday dinners or special gatherings, this dish features grilled salmon drizzled with pineapple glaze and topped with a refreshing cranberry-pineapple salsa.
Ingredients
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For the Pineapple Salsa
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño (seeds removed), minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- Juice from one lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Pineapple Glaze
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 ounces lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch fresh ginger, minced
For the Grilled Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Salsa: Combine diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Stir and set aside.
- Make the Pineapple Glaze: Whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Heat in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Grill the Salmon: Preheat the grill to 450–550°F. Blot salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes with the lid closed. Flip and grill for 2 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- Assemble: Let salmon rest for 3–5 minutes. Brush with pineapple glaze and top with pineapple salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Alternative Cooking Methods: Pan-sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side or bake at 450°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Storing Leftovers: Store salmon and salsa in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g