Oven Salmon With Roasted Plantains and Pineapple Recipe

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Marian Blazes
Marian Blazes
Marian Blazes is a freelance writer and recipe developer with a passion for South American food. She wrote a cookbook focusing on the cuisine of Brazil.
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Updated on 08/5/21
Oven Salmon With Roasted Plantains and Pineapple Recipe

The Spruce / Maxwell Cozzi

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
431 Calories
15g Fat
40g Carbs
36g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 431
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 415mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Protein 36g
Calcium 78mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Salmon's distinctive flavor and texture seem to please even those who are not always excited about fish. Salmon is a breeze to roast in the oven, making it a great choice for weeknights.

This salmon is seasoned with a sweet/sour mixture of balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and roasted right alongside its accompaniments: sweet plantains and pineapple. The plantains and pineapple go into the oven first, as the plantains need a bit more time than the salmon to get caramelized and soft. Remove the pineapple from the oven when you start the salmon, so you can quickly mix up the pineapple salsa while the salmon cooks.

Serve this salmon with South American-style rice, or dress it up with roasted pineapple wild rice salad for special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 16 to 20 ounces of salmon, cut into 4 filets
  • 2 very ripe (yellow/black) plantains
  • 3 to 4 large pineapple rings
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 finely chopped red onion
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

Steps to Make It

 

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Oven Salmon With Roasted Plantains and Pineapple Recipe ingredients

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  2. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil placed shiny side up. Brush the aluminum foil lightly with olive oil.

    Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil placed shiny side up, oiled

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  3. Peel and slice the plantains into 1/3-inch thick strips or slices. Place the plantains on one side of the foil-lined baking sheet. Place the pineapple rings on the foil alongside the plantain slices.

    Place the pineapple rings on the foil alongside the plantain slices

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  4. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. Brush mixture lightly onto the plantains and pineapple.

    Brush sauce mixture lightly onto the plantains and pineapple

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  5. Place baking sheet in the middle of the oven, and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once.

    roast the Plantains and Pineapple on the sheet pan

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  6. Remove baking sheet from the oven and remove the pineapple rings to a cutting board to cool. Add the salmon fillets to the baking sheet. Season them lightly with salt and pepper, then brush them generously with the maple syrup mixture. If the plantains are caramelized and soft, remove them and set aside. If they need more time to cook, leave them on the baking sheet.

    Plantains and salmon on a baking sheet

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  7. Place the salmon in the oven and roast for about 10 minutes (for 1-inch thick pieces), or until the salmon flakes when you cut into it and is slightly opaque.

    baked salmon and plantains on a baking sheet

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  8. While the salmon is cooking, chop the pineapple into 1/2 inch pieces, and place in a bowl. Add the onion and cilantro to the bowl, and squeeze the juice from 1/2 of the lime over the mixture. Toss and taste for seasoning, adding more lime juice or lime juice with salt and pepper if desired.

    pineapple pieces, onions and cilantro in a bowl

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  9. When salmon is ready, remove it from the oven. Serve salmon warm with the plantains and pineapple salsa.

    Oven Salmon With Roasted Plantains and Pineapple, served with rice

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