Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon is my quick, easy, and flavorful way to enjoy salmon fillets!. Take salmon fillets, brush with a honey-olive oil glaze, sprinkle with my special seasoning blend, and top it all off with canned pineapple rings.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Have made this for my family a couple of times. They absolutely love it." - Dawn
Quick Look: Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon
- ⏲️Ready in: 25 minutes
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🥘Key Ingredients: Salmon fillets, pineapple slices, honey, olive oil, seasonings
- 🍳Method: Oven
- ⭐Difficulty: Easy
- 👩🍳Texture/Flavor: Flaky salmon with sweet pineapple and smoky seasoning.
- ☀️Best For: Easy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
- ✅Why You'll Love It: Big flavor with simple ingredients. Ready in 25 minutes.
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If you're in the mood for something with a little kick, my Cajun Baked Salmon is seasoned with bold Cajun spices and baked until tender and flaky. It's an easy weeknight dinner with a whole different flavor profile.
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- Quick Look: Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon
- Why You'll Love It
- Key Ingredients
- The Best Salmon to Use
- Why Use a Honey-Olive Oil Glaze
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make Pineapple Honey Salmon
- Anne's Recipe Tips
- Perfect Side Dishes for Salmon
- Cooking Mistakes to Avoid
- How to Keep it Fresh
- Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon FAQs
- More Fish and Seafood Recipes to Consider
- Recipe
- Comments
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Why You'll Love It
This Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon is sweet, savory, and a little sassy! Big on flavor and low on fuss, this is what a great Southern supper should be!
- The honey-olive oil mixture keeps the salmon moist and helps the top caramelize beautifully.
- Canned pineapple rings add sweetness and juiciness that pairs perfectly with the savory seasoning.
- The simple seasoning blend (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper) brings warmth and flavor without overpowering the fish.
- No marinade, no fuss. Just brush, season, and bake!
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Key Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: Fresh or thawed frozen work great. You can use one whole (1 lb) salmon fillet or 4 smaller ones totaling 1 pound. Choose fillets that are similar in thickness to they cook evenly.
- Honey: Adds just the right amount of sweetness and helps the top caramelize as it bakes. Out of honey? Check out my 21 Easy Honey Substitutes!
- Olive oil: Helps thin the honey and keeps the salmon from drying out.
- Canned pineapple rings (in juice): Sweet, juicy, and always in season. Be sure to drain them first. Pineapple tidbits will work in a pinch but the rings stay in place better.
- Smoked paprika: Brings a subtle smoky depth that complements the sweetness.
- Dried thyme: A gentle, earthy touch that gives the dish balance.
The Best Salmon to Use
- Atlantic - rich and buttery flavor (my top choice).
- Sockeye - leaner with a more pronounced salmon flavor.
- Coho - mild flavor and a great all-around pick.
Why Use a Honey-Olive Oil Glaze
Brushing the salmon with a honey and olive oil glaze before adding the seasoning creates a light coating that locks in moisture, helps the spices adhere, and gives the salmon a beautifully caramelized finish without needing a heavy sauce or marinade.
Flavor Variations
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the seasoning mix for a little heat
- Swap pineapple for mango or peach slices if you've got fresh fruit
- Stir Dijon mustard into the honey-oil mix for a tangy glaze
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How to Make Pineapple Honey Salmon
Photo 1. Spread honey-olive oil blend on salmon then sprinkle with seasoning mix.
Photo 2. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the salmon; sprinkle with more seasoning.
Photo 3. Bake for about 15 minutes.
Photo 4. Top with fresh parsley.
Anne's Recipe Tips
- Mix that honey and olive oil well. It should be smooth and easy to spread.
- Drain the pineapple rings well. A little juice is fine, but too much can make the salmon soggy.
- Line your baking sheet. Honey can get sticky, so parchment or foil makes cleanup easy.
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Perfect Side Dishes for Salmon
The perfect side dishes for Pineapple Honey Salmon are those that compliment the flavors and textures of the salmon. Here are a few of our favs:
- Serve with crispy Oven Roasted Okra
- Creamy, buttery Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet, savory Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
And if you want more pineapple in your life, you have to try my Pineapple Pound Cake for dessert. It's buttery, tender, and just the right kind of old-fashioned good.
Cooking Mistakes to Avoid
- Overbaking the salmon: Start checking for doneness at 15 minutes. It should flake with a fork but still be juicy.
- Forgetting to divide the seasoning: Most goes on the salmon, but that little sprinkle on the pineapple makes a big difference.
- Not spreading the glaze evenly: Use the back of a spoon or a brush to coat the top of the salmon completely.
If you enjoy mild, flaky fish, you'll love my Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce. It's another easy oven-baked seafood recipe that's ready in only 10 minutes.
How to Keep it Fresh
Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer to use BPA-free glass containers with locking lids. Check out this 18-piece set of glass food storage containers with locking lids from Bayco, available now on Amazon.
Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon FAQs
Fresh pineapple isn't the best choice for this recipe because it's juicier and less sweet than canned, which can make the salmon soggy. Plus, fresh pineapple contains enzymes that can start to "cook" the fish and change its texture. Canned pineapple rings in juice work best for that perfect balance of sweetness and moisture.
Just about ½ teaspoon of the seasoning blend gets sprinkled over the pineapple rings. The rest goes on the salmon.
Nope! The honey-oil glaze and the seasoning blend give it plenty of flavor as it bakes.
Any kind! Atlantic is mild and buttery, while sockeye is richer and more intense. Just be sure to thaw frozen fillets completely and pat them dry. Tip: wild caught seems to taste better than farm raised.
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Recipe
Baked Pineapple Honey Salmon
Equipment
- 9x13-inch rimmed sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet (with skin preferred, to prevent burning) one whole salmon fillet or four 4-oz fillets
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- SEASONING BLEND: ½ teaspoon kosher salt (not table salt), ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 20 oz pineapple slices in juice, drained aka pineapple rings
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish, if desired or dried parsley if that's all you have
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper (this helps to keep the skin from sticking to the pan and for easy cleanup).
- Pat the salmon dry on both sides and place skin side down on the pan.
- In a small bowl, blend the honey and olive oil.
- Spread the honey-olive oil mixture all over the top of the salmon.
- Combine the seasoning blend in a small bowl and reserve ½ teaspoon. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning blend all over the salmon.
- Place the pineapple slices in a single row on top of the salmon then arrange the remaining slices in the pan around the salmon. Sprinkle all pineapple slices with the reserved seasoning blend.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or to your desired level of doneness. I aim for 130F but the USDA recommends 145F. The thickness of the salmon will determine how long it takes to bake so use your best judgement, and be careful not to overcook the salmon or it'll get dry.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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Dawn Yoder says
Have made this for my family a couple of times. They absolutely love it. I serve it with whatever veggie rice I have on hand. Even my 18mo old grandson eats it up! Thanks for sharing 👍
Anne Clark says
Hi Dawn. This makes me so happy that you and your family enjoy this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. 🙂
Darcy says
The pineapple salmon was fantastic! I will be making this one a lot!
Anne Clark says
This makes me so happy that you enjoyed the recipe, Darcy! Thank you for leaving a comment 🙂