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Pineapple Salmon – Simply Home Cooked

March 29, 2023

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Published: March 29, 2023 By Dina

It Pineapple salmon Seasoned with a simple salmon rub, grilled to perfection, topped with a combination of sautéed onions, pineapple and cherry tomatoes. And the best part is that it’s easy and healthy—really, it’s paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30 approved.

Also, try the Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon and Cilantro Lime Salmon for the perfect summer grilled fish.

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Recipe details

I’m not usually a fan of pineapple in my savory dishes – no, not even Hawaiian pizza. But this pineapple salmon recipe is something else! This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy salmon.

taste: The pineapple and cherry tomatoes give this dish a sweet and pleasant taste that really complements the grilled fish.
texture: This dish has soft, flaky salmon and a juicy pineapple topping.
time: It only takes 30 minutes to make this recipe.
lightness: This pineapple salmon is quick and easy. You’ll love how simple it comes together for a hassle-free dinner.

Ingredient notes

Salmon fillet– You can use fresh or frozen salmon fillets that have been thawed.
Olive oil– This is for coating the salmon so the rub will stick to it.
garlic– for a delicious spicy taste.
Rob salmon– You can use the one I did or use another store bought or homemade rub.
Fresh pineapple– You can also use canned pineapple slices if you didn’t get fresh.
Cherry tomatoes- I like to use cauliflower.

Additions and replacements

Use another rub- I used the Rub with Love Salmon Rub, but it’s done here in Seattle. But a great substitute for a locally made salmon rub it would be McCormick’s Sweet Citrus Rub and Salmon Spice.
add some spices Make it a sweet and spicy combination by adding a sweet chili sauce to the pineapple salmon.
make it even sweeter- Drizzle a little honey on the salmon or add brown sugar. It will caramelize into a deliciously sweet glaze.
Add some umami notes- You can add an umami flavor to salmon with the addition of teriyaki sauce, ginger, soy sauce or sesame oil.

How to make pineapple salmon

Prepare the salmon. Drizzle each salmon fillet with olive oil and rub with crushed garlic, salt and salmon rub.
Grill it. Grill the salmon on medium-high heat until fully cooked.

Steps to make pineapple salmon: oil the salmon fillets, cover them with a garlic and salmon rub, then grill them.

Prepare the pineapple salsa. Fry the onion, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper in a pan with olive oil over medium heat. Then serve the stir-fried mixture on the grilled salmon.

Professional tip: Cook only the pineapple and tomatoes for about 5 minutes. You don’t want to overcook them or they will be mushy.

Steps to make pineapple salmon: prepare the pineapple addition by sauteing the onion, then the pineapple and cherry tomatoes, and finally by adding seasoning.

Tips for recipes

Heat up your grill- Make sure your grill is between 450-500 degrees F before you add the salmon to it. This way, you get a nice char on the outside.
Cover both sides with rub- Cover both sides of the salmon fillet well with oil, garlic and rub so that it has a wonderful taste throughout.
cook the onion first- When preparing the coating, add the onions to the pan first because they need more time to soften and release a sweet flavor.
Do not overcook the pineapple and tomatoes- These can get mushy when overheated for too long, so try to cook them for only about 5 minutes.

Common questions

What flavors go well with salmon?

Salmon is very versatile, so it goes well with many other flavors. Sweet, salty, citrus and spicy flavors can be found in this pineapple salmon dish. It also goes well with creamy sauces.

What is the tastiest way to cook salmon?

Grilling is a great way to cook salmon. Grilling times vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet, but generally, for every 1 inch of fish, you would grill about 7-8 minutes total. So using a fish fin, turn the fish for about 4 minutes. Medium-high is the best temp for grilled salmon.

Salmo pineapple topped with pineapple and cherry tomatoes on a bed of wild rice.

submission suggestions

This pineapple salmon is a very versatile dish that you can serve with many side dishes and salads. Enjoy it with all your favorites or try it with some of our own.

Rice: This pineapple salmon is delicious with some wild rice, white rice, wild brown rice or hibachi fried rice.
Potatoes: Serve this dish with super creamy mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, air fryer baked potatoes or crispy baby potatoes.
vegetables: Pair this salmon with some sauteed garlic asparagus, air fryer Brussels sprouts, air fryer broccoli or air fryer green beans.
salad: Enjoy this dish with spinach salad, tomato cucumber feta salad, cucumber radish salad or avocado corn salad.

Make this recipe in advance

forward: You can prepare the pineapple addition ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Then simply reheat it before adding it to the freshly grilled salmon and serving.

storage: Store leftovers of this pineapple salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can heat it on the grill, in the microwave or on the stove.

freeze: If the salmon has been frozen before, then it cannot be frozen again. It is better to prepare the pineapple addition fresh because the tomatoes become mushy when defrosted.

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