Salmon With A Homemade Pineapple Juice Teriyaki Glaze And A Crunchy Pineapple, Tomatillo Salsa Served Alongside

This easy salmon teriyaki dish uses pineapple juice as a base for the glaze and then the salmon is served with a tart and sweet pineapple, tomatillo salsa on the side. The combination is fresh and summery. Think of it as a fusion of different but yet similar cuisines using elements of both Asian and Mexican cuisine. A perfect combination. This recipe is for an ample glaze as we like extra for dipping the salmon or to serve on top rice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 salmon filets, skinless

2 Tbs olive or avocado oil

3 green spring onions, sliced thin

1 Tbs sesame seeds

Ingredients for Pineapple Teriyaki Glaze:

1 ½ cup pineapple juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or prepared ginger paste

2 Tbs rice wine vinegar

¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

3 tsp toasted sesame oil, toasted is preferred to regular

½ cup soy sauce, or tamari or coconut amino acids if gluten free

2 tsp cornstarch, mixed well into 2 tsp cold water

Ingredients for Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa:

2 cups pineapple, coarsely chopped

1 cup tomatillo, chopped

2 Tbs cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

1 Tbs red onion, minced

1 jalapeno, deseeded, membranes removed, minced

juice of ½ lime

½ tsp salt

freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Add all of the ingredients for the pineapple teriyaki glaze into a medium pan over medium low heat. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes until reduced a bit. Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and whisk rapidly so that lumps do not form. When the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat.

2. Mix all of the ingredients for the pineapple tomatillo salsa together, cover and refrigerate. This salsa can be made the day before.

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet. We love cast iron. Sear the fish on each side approximately 4 minutes. If the fish is super thick you will need to cook it longer.

4. Place the fish on a platter. Pour the teriyaki glaze over it. We made extra glaze so that there is a little left over in case you are also serving rice.

5. Sprinkle the green onions and sesame seeds on top of the finished fish.

6. Serve the pineapple tomatillo salsa on the side.

7. Serve with rice if you wish.