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Salmon with Lemon Butter and Pineapple Salsa

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
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Start preheating the oven, because this tasty salmon with pineapple salsa is an absolute must-make! Flaky salmon gets jazzed up with a lemony butter topping and a fresh pineapple salsa, creating an impressive seafood entrée in just 20 minutes flat. This pineapple fish recipe makes the perfect meal for summer date nights and backyard family dinners!
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño chile, if desired
  • 4 salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick (1 1/2 lb)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix butter, lemon peel and lemon juice; set aside.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, mix pineapple, cilantro, onion and chile; refrigerate until serving time.
  • 3
    Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Place salmon, skin side down, in pan; sprinkle with salt.
  • 4
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Immediately top salmon with butter mixture. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If preferred, you can substitute halibut for the salmon in this pineapple fish recipe. Make sure to follow the thickness and weight guidelines outlined above.

Nutrition

360 Calories, 21g Total Fat, 37g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
33%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
910mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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