Salmon - Sweet & Spicy W/Pineapple

By mariannefeldman

marthastewart.com
Everyday Food, March 2011

Broiled Sweet-and-Spicy Salmon with Pineapple
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/2 of a whole (4 pound) pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 pieces lengthwise
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• Lime wedges (optional), for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, arrange salmon and pineapple in a single layer, and brush with half the maple syrup glaze. Broil until salmon is cooked through, 8 to 11 minutes, brushing salmon and pineapple with glaze halfway through. Cut pineapple into chunks. Add cilantro to rice and fluff with a fork. Serve rice with salmon, pineapple, and lime wedges, if desired.