SALMON WITH GINGER PINEAPPLE SALSA

Salmon with Ginger Pineapple Salsa image

"Here in Oregon, fresh fish is a staple in my life," says Kathleen Kelley of Days Creek. "I eat salmon at least twice a week and usually grill it, but it's just as delivious baked with this zesty ginger pineapple salsa."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 cup chopped seeded ripe tomatoes
3 green onions, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pineapple and reserved juice; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with cumin, pepper and remaining salt. Place skin side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges