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!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Spoon the pineapple mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, pressing gently to form a crust.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil over the crust on each fillet to help it brown while baking.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish each fillet with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1003.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1942.3

Total Fat 122.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 356.4mg	0%
Sodium 2065.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 36.0g
Protein 154.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 285.4mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 285.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 31.3%

Carbs: 12.9%