The salmon gets a dry rub of curry, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and paprika, a warm, aromatic blend that seasons the flesh all the way through while the fish cooks gently on a foil-lined perforated pan, skin down, at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. The pineapple sauce is made while the salmon grills: fresh pineapple, cilantro, lime zest and juice, olive oil, and pepper flakes into a blender until smooth. It comes together in under two minutes.
The sauce goes over the salmon at the table rather than during grilling, which keeps the spiced crust intact and lets each person control how much fruit and brightness they want on each bite. Two fillets, one sauce, and a dinner that goes from grill to plate in thirty minutes.
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Key Ingredients in this Recipe
You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.
- Salmon
- Curry powder
- Paprika powder
- Chili power
- Coriander
- Cumin
FOR THE PINEAPPLE SAUCE
- Pineapple
- Cilantro
- Lime zest and juice
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
How to Make Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Sauce
Step 1 – Prepare your grill and the salmon. I prefer to grill salmon on a perforated grill pan covered with aluminum foil and I set my gas grill to 400°F.
Spray the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon on top of that, skin down. Mix the dry rub spice with salt and pepper and apply to the salmon.
Grill the salmon until done, internal temperature should be 145°F. I always use my favorite tool for that; the Meater.
Step 2 – Make the pineapple sauce. This is a simple step. Transfer pineapple, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, pepper flakes, salt & pepper to a blender and blend until you have a smooth sauce.
Step 3 – Divide the salmon into 2 fillets and pour some of the sauce over the fish. Serve the rest in a separate bowl.
Ways to Serve Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Sauce
- Serve with a simple root vegetables, like Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone, Small Batch Parsnip Puree, or Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
- Salads are always a good accompaniment to fish dishes.
- Single vegetable dishes like Sauteed Mushrooms with Shallot & Lemon Juice, Belgian Endive au Natural or Creamed Spinach combine well with this Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Sauce.
- Also try to serve it with: Creamy Orzo with Grated Tomatoes, Couscous with Zucchini & Herbs or Risotto alla Milanese.
Other Grilled Salmon Recipes to Try
Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Sauce
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- 1 pound salmon
- salt & pepper
Dry rub
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
Pineapple sauce
- 5 ounces pineapple, fresh
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lime, zest and juice
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your grill and your fish. I prefer to grill salmon on a perforated griddle covered with aluminum foil and I set my gas grill to 400°F.
- Spray the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon on top of that, skin down.
- Mix the dry rub spice with salt and pepper and apply to the salmon.
- Grill the salmon until done, internal temperature should be 145°F. (NOTE 1)
- Make the pineapple sauce. Transfer pineapple, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, pepper flakes, salt & pepper to a blender and blend until you have a sauce.
- Divide the salmon into 2 fillets and pour some of the sauce over the fish. Serve the rest in a separate bowl.
Notes
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- I am using my favorite tool for alerting me when the fish (or meat) is done. The Meater.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.