Pineapple and Cilantro Baked Salmon
Serves 4
Time 20 min
The lively flavors of pineapple juice, miso and cilantro make a delicious complement to baked salmon. Serve with steamed rice or pasta and green beans.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon mellow white miso
- 1 cup pineapple juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place salmon in a baking dish and set aside.
Put miso in a medium bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons pineapple juice and stir to dissolve miso.
Stir in remaining pineapple juice, oil, brown sugar, turmeric, and jalapeño.
Pour over the salmon.
Season the fish lightly with salt and pepper.
Bake until salmon flakes easily and the flesh is opaque, 15 to 20 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 340 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 50g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 11g protein.
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Ingredients
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon mellow white miso
- 1 cup pineapple juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper