Cooking Healthy Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango offers a similar sweetness and texture.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier option with similar flavor.

jalapeno

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds color without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh taste.

Introduce the recipe and mention the use of salmon or any type of fish like cod.

Cover salmon fillets with about 1/2 cup of Hawaiian marinade and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the marinated salmon in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side, starting with skin-side up.

While the salmon is searing, prepare the pineapple salsa by dicing the pre-diced pineapple.

Chop about 1/4 of a red bell pepper and add to the salsa mixture.

Chop about 1/4 of a red onion and add to the salsa mixture.

Roughly chop about 2 tablespoons of cilantro and add to the salsa mixture.

Add some of the leftover marinade to the salsa and mix well.

Check the salmon after 4-5 minutes and flip it to sear the other side.

If preferred, bake the salmon in the oven at 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes instead of pan-searing.

Check the doneness of the salmon; it should be firm and not spongy.

Plate the salmon and top it with the pineapple salsa.

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