Erin’s Recipe Rundown
Texture: Tender, flaky salmon and juicy pineapple.
Taste: Sweet and slightly spicy salmon.
Ease: No fuss, no mess (but it looks impressive!)
Top Tips: Use skinless or skin-on salmon. Just place the skin-on salmon skin-side down when broiling and it will come off in one piece once it’s cooked.
Would I make this again? Yes! This is such an easy recipe for busy weeknights and it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients – a win-win!
xoxo erin
This post was originally published in April 2013. It was updated with new photos and instructions in February 2025.
This easy glazed pineapple salmon uses a simple marinade and glaze to create the ideal balance of sweet and spicy. Plus the caramelized pineapple is the perfect flavor pairing for the savory salmon.
With basic ingredients and a short baking time, this meal comes together fast, all while looking fancy. It’s the perfect dinner for busy weeknights or a stress-free meal anytime!
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From Caroline: “Just made this for dinner tonight after getting home for work. It was quick and delicious! Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing!”
Table of Contents
- Erin’s Recipe Rundown
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- How to Make Easy Glazed Pineapple Salmon
- Make-Ahead/Storage/Freezing Instructions
- Is this easy glazed pineapple salmon gluten-free?
- How do I know when the salmon is done?
- What can I serve with this glazed pineapple salmon?
- More Easy Dinner Recipes
- Easy Glazed Pineapple Salmon Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make this easy glazed pineapple salmon. Jump to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Salmon: The star of the show! I recommend using wild-caught salmon. You can use fresh or frozen, just be sure to properly thaw the fillets before marinating them. You can even bake them with the skin on and it will peel away easily after the fillets are cooked.
- Pineapple: The pineapple adds a a juicy, sweet element to the salmon dish for a greater depth of flavor. It’s important to use fresh pineapple since it will be broiled. Canned pineapple slices won’t hold up well under such high heat.
- Soy sauce: The soy sauce adds a savory touch to the sweet and tangy marinade. For gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos. Check out this article on “is soy sauce gluten-free?” for more details!
- Maple Syrup: The syrup is used in both the marinade and the glaze contributing to much of the sweetness in the dish. I highly recommend using 100% real maple syrup.
How to Make Easy Glazed Pineapple Salmon
Here’s an overview of how to make this glazed pineapple salmon. You can jump to the recipe for the full instructions!
- Make the marinade: Combine the ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup of maple syrup in a bowl. Lay out the thawed salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for 15 minutes, turning them over halfway through.
- Make the glaze: Preheat the broiler with the rack in the top position while you make the glaze. In a bowl, mix together the remaining maple syrup and the cayenne pepper.
- Prepare for broiling: Remove the salmon from the marinade and pat the fillets dry with a paper towel. Season lightly with salt and place on the rimmed baking sheet along with the pineapple slices. Brush the glaze onto the salmon and pineapple.
- Broil and serve: Broil until the salmon is cooked through (about 8-11 minutes). Halfway through, brush more glaze onto both the salmon and pineapple. Serve the salmon topped with the pineapple (you can even add lime wedges). Enjoy!
Make-Ahead/Storage/Freezing Instructions
To Make-Ahead: You can make the marinade and glaze up to 3 days ahead as long as they’re stored in airtight containers in the fridge. The sliced pineapple will also keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing the pineapple salmon as freezing and reheating it can change the texture.
Is this easy glazed pineapple salmon gluten-free?
This recipe can easily be made gluten-free! Just make sure you use gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos in the marinade. Check out my article “is soy sauce gluten-free?” for more details!
How do I know when the salmon is done?
The salmon fillets are done when they flake easily with a fork. The most accurate way to see if they’re done is to use a meat thermometer and check the thickest part of the fillet. You want the internal temperature to reach 145°F.
What can I serve with this glazed pineapple salmon?
This recipe goes well with roasted veggies, rice, salad, and more! For hot sides, try these Easy, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, this Quinoa Salad or these Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes. For cold sides, give this Corn Salad with Feta or this Cucumber Tomato Salad a try!
More Easy Dinner Recipes
Easy Glazed Pineapple Salmon
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Other:
- 1/2 of a whole pineapple peeled and cut into slices
Instructions
- Mix together the ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup maple syrup for the marinade. Pour over the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning half-way through.
- Preheat the broiler with the rack in the top position. Mix together the remaining maple syrup and cayenne pepper for the glaze.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt. Place the salmon fillets and pineapple slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the salmon and pineapple with the glaze.
- Broil until the salmon is cooked through, 8-11 minutes, brushing the pineapple and salmon with more glaze halfway through. Serve the salmon topped with the pineapple and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy!
I made this tonight, we LOVED IT!!!!!
I will so be making this agin, very flavorful!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I love Salmon so I really enjoyed this recipe.
Erin, this really is the yummiest salmon! I've made it twice now and I LOVEIT!
Just made this for dinner tonight after getting home for work. It was quick and delicious! Just what I needed 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I only eat wild Alaskan salmon. It is so healthy and flavorful. I love this spin on it with the pineapple. I just received a pineapple as a gift and will have to try it.