Soy Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Rice
Impress your family and friends with this easy and delicious Soy Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Rice made with Minute® Instant Brown Rice.
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
- 2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 (4 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds (optional)
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Instructions
Serve the family a dinner everyone will love with this restaurant-style, sweet and tangy salmon and rice dish featuring whole-grain brown rice and juicy pineapple chunks.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; coat foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
Chop pineapple chunks, set aside.
Step 3
Prepare rice according to package directions; stir in chopped pineapple.
Step 4
Meanwhile, combine reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Place salmon fillets on prepared baking pan.
Step 5
Brush filets with sauce. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.
Step 6
While salmon bakes, combine remaining sauce, cornstarch and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
Step 7
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 8
Serve salmon and sauce over pineapple rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if using.
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Sweet and Tangy Salmon
Many people enjoy the combination of sweet and savory flavors. If you’re one of them, you’ll love this easy-to-make Soy Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Rice! Made with whole grain Minute® Instant Brown Rice, it’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger, the salmon cooks to perfection in the oven. Combined with hearty brown rice and sweet pineapple, this dish is bursting with flavor. Not only is this meal delicious, it’s also a beautiful dish to serve your guests at your next dinner party thanks to the bright chunks of pineapple, vibrant green onion and caramel-colored, glazed salmon. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Jasmine Rice Option
For more authentic Asian flavor, try swapping the brown rice for Minute® Instant Jasmine Rice.
Keep exploring all kinds of international and local foods with Minute® Rice. See our recipe section for a selection of homemade Asian takeout recipes. Or for something different, make our Louisiana-style Red Beans and Rice or Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.
