Spicy Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple

Savor a tropical spicy teriyaki salmon and pineapple feast that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Enjoy it with a Chi Chi or Mojito cocktail for a delightful experience. Our recipe features air-fried salmon bites with a tangy pineapple twist that will tantalize your palate. For those who crave heat, we recommend adding a habanero pepper to the mix. However, if you prefer a milder flavor, feel free to skip it. The combination of sweet pineapple and spicy habanero is irresistible. The flavors meld together seamlessly, with a burst of salmon, followed by the sweetness of pineapple and a fiery kick from the habanero. Trust us, it's a truly mouthwatering dish!t

This recipe is versatile and can be enjoyed throughout the year. The combination of salmon and pineapple gives off a summery vibe, but adding pineapple to winter meals can bring some brightness to a snowy day. It might even make you feel like you're on vacation!

While preparing this dish, we found out that dogs also enjoy pineapple! When a piece accidentally fell on the floor, Kevin quickly snatched it before I could pick it up. Teddy then started begging for some too. We did some research and asked Alexa if dogs can eat pineapple, and it turns out that it's perfectly safe. Of course, we always double-check with our Vet to ensure the safety of our two boys. It's always amusing to see our vet's reaction when we ask if our overweight dogs can eat something low in calories. Our boys love fruits and vegetables such as bananas, apples, sugar snap peas, green beans, carrots, and Teddy's personal favorite, cucumbers.

Our other two boys, Roscoe and Elvis, give us a perplexed look when we offer them these "treats." They're quite particular about what they eat, and it's a challenge to get Elvis to eat his dog food, even when we mix in chicken pieces. Mealtimes are a struggle in our household, but that's a story for another day.

Making spicy teriyaki salmon and pineapple

This is a quick and easy recipe. We used pineapple in juice, but you can also use pineapple with syrup. Both taste great, although the latter adds about 50 more calories. We're already thinking of making this dish with fresh pineapple on the grill during the summer.

To start, cut the salmon into bite-sized chunks that are similar in size to the pineapple pieces. Then, season the salmon with cornstarch, cumin, garlic, turmeric, and salt.

For a perfectly cooked salmon in an air fryer, start by applying a layer of cooking spray, preferably Olive Oil spray, to the basket. Next, add the salmon coated in spices and give it a light spray of cooking spray.

When cooking salmon in an air fryer, simply set the temperature to 375 degrees and fry for 8 minutes. Be aware that cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer, so it's wise to periodically check on the salmon to ensure it's cooked to perfection.

When air frying the salmon, you can simultaneously pan-sear the pineapple using a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Cooking the pineapple should take around 2 minutes per side.

Once you have achieved a beautiful light golden color on both sides of the pineapple slices, set them aside with care. Next, add ginger, garlic, and habanero (if desired) to the sauté pan and cook them for 30 seconds. Then, add the pineapple chunks along with the juice, teriyaki sauce, and honey, and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce starts to reduce. To thicken the sauce, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water together, then add it to the sauce. Once the sauce has thickened (approximately 30 seconds), confidently coat the salmon with the sauce by tossing it in.

Savor the delicious teriyaki salmon with a hint of spice, served with pineapple slices and rice on the side.