Ron’s Hawaiian Salmon - December

Ron’s Hawaiian Salmon

Serves 4

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

4 salmon fillets
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
¼–½ teaspoon salt, to taste
½ cup fresh pineapple, diced
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Fresh lime wedges

A taste of the islands, inspired by Ron’s yearly trips to beautiful Hawaii! This simple, delicious salmon recipe brings together sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, and a touch of tropical flavor.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, and salt.

2. Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon and let sit for 10–15 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 400°F.

4. Bake the salmon: Bake for approximately 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

5. Add the pineapple: During the last few minutes of baking, spoon diced pineapple over the salmon.

6. Garnish: Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

7. Optional pineapple torch finish: For an extra special island-inspired touch, use a kitchen torch to lightly caramelize the pineapple on top of the salmon. Torch until the pineapple turns golden brown with slightly charred edges. This brings out the pineapple's natural sweetness and adds a delicious smoky, caramelized flavor. Keep the torch moving and use a heat-safe dish.

Optional Serving Suggestion: Delicious on top of steamed jasmine rice