This vibrant dish features tender Alaska salmon chunks tossed in a quick, homemade sweet and sour sauce. The sauce balances bright acidity from vinegar and pineapple juice with the sweetness of sugar and crushed pineapple, creating a glossy glaze that clings to the fish. Finely diced red bell peppers and onions add texture and a subtle crunch, contrasting beautifully with the flaky salmon. It is a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes. Serve the salmon nuggets with the remaining sauce for dipping, paired with steamed rice or noodles to soak up every drop of flavor. Simple, satisfying, and full of color.
Sweet & Sour Alaska Salmon
Description
This vibrant dish features tender Alaska salmon chunks tossed in a quick, homemade sweet and sour sauce. The sauce balances bright acidity from vinegar and pineapple juice with the sweetness of sugar and crushed pineapple, creating a glossy glaze that clings to the fish. Finely diced red bell peppers and onions add texture and a subtle crunch, contrasting beautifully with the flaky salmon. It is a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes. Serve the salmon nuggets with the remaining sauce for dipping, paired with steamed rice or noodles to soak up every drop of flavor. Simple, satisfying, and full of color.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the broiler.
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Saut&# 195;© onions and red bell peppers in vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
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In a small bowl, whisk together crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and ground ginger.
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Pour the pineapple mixture into the skillet with the onion-pepper mixture and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the sauce from heat and keep warm.
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Cut center bones and skin from salmon steaks and cut the flesh into 1-inch chunks.
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Season salmon chunks with salt and pepper.
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Place salmon chunks on a greased baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes or until fish just flakes when tested with a fork.
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Serve salmon nuggets with a bowl of the sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 10.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Judging when seafood is cooked just right is easier than most people think. As fish cooks, it turns from translucent to opaque. Don't be afraid to check by inserting a thin knife into the center or thickest part just before you think it is done. It is important to remove it from heat just before it is done because fish continues to cook off the heat. A general guideline to follow is to cook at 400ðF or broil for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measuring the fish at the thickest part.
Ensure the salmon is fully thawed before cutting into chunks to ensure even cooking.
