At the request of a special friend, I'm posting one of my favorite salmon recipes. This is a great salmon recipe for those who are not great salmon lovers. The sweetness and acidity of the pineapple eliminates much of the "fishy" flavor, leaving a mild, delicious, heart-healthy recipe.
2 8oz salmon fillets
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp bourbon (optional)
1/3 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup olive oil
- Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, pepper and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add the oil.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or zipper bag and pour marinade over, saving a little for basting later on.
- Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least an hour, longer is better.
- Preheat barbecue or stovetop grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook the fish for 5-7 minutes per side or until each fillet is cooked all the way through. Regularly brush fish with the reserved marinade.
