Sizzling Samba Salmon with Fiery Pineapple Pilaf—Dinner for 2

Sizzling Samba Salmon with Fiery Pineapple Pilaf is a dinner dish fusing Hawaiian and Thai flavors. It features a crispy-skinned salmon filet, perfectly paired with a spicy pineapple fried rice. The combination of sweet, tangy pineapple and the heat from the spices makes this dish an exotic culinary delight.

Meal Type

Dinner

Cuisine

Hawaiian Thai Fusion

Servings

2

Food Stars

Salmon filet, pineapple, rice

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 2 Salmon filets, skin on
  • 1 cup Pineapple, diced
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Thai chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish
  • Juice of 1 Lime for seasoning the salmon and adding a tangy flavor to the pilaf

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Rinse the salmon filets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels
  2. Place the salmon on the cutting board, skin side down, and season with salt, black pepper, and half of the lime juice
  3. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes
  4. While the salmon is marinating, prepare your vegetables: using the chef’s knife and cutting board, dice the pineapple, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and finely chop the Thai chilies Mince the garlic cloves using a garlic press
  5. In a small bowl mix together soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and remaining lime juice to create a tangy sauce for later use
  6. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat Once hot, add salmon filets skin side down Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy then flip with fish spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate covered with foil to keep warm
  7. In the same skillet add remaining olive oil Add diced onion and minced garlic to skillet; sauté until onion becomes translucent (about 2-3 minutes)
  8. Add diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper to skillet; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until peppers are softened
  9. Stir in chopped Thai chilies (adjust amount based on preferred spice level) followed by diced pineapple; sauté for another minute until pineapple is slightly caramelized
  10. Transfer this mixture from skillet into a bowl temporarily
  11. In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of water to boil Add jasmine rice along with turmeric powder; stir well
  12. Reduce heat to low cover saucepan with lid let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked
  13. Once rice is cooked fluff it gently with fork then add sautéed vegetable-pineapple mixture back into saucepan along with prepared soy-fish-lime sauce; mix well ensuring all ingredients are combined evenly
  14. Plate your fiery pineapple pilaf onto two plates top each serving with a cooked salmon filet garnish each plate with fresh cilantro leaves before serving

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the salmon seasoning
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped radicchio to the vegetable mixture
  • Replace green bell pepper with 1/2 cup of diced bitter melon
  • Add 1 tsp of crushed fenugreek seeds to the soy-fish-lime sauce
🧂 Salty
  • Increase Salt to 1 tsp
  • Add 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • Include 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • Add 1/2 tsp Garlic salt to salmon seasoning
  • Introduce 1/4 cup diced Olives into the pilaf
🍋 Sour
  • Increase the lime juice to the juice of 2 limes
  • Add 1 tbsp of tamarind paste to the soy-fish-lime sauce
  • Add 1/2 cup of diced green mango to the vegetable-pineapple mixture
  • Replace half of the diced pineapple with diced star fruit
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase Thai chilies to 4
  • Add 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Include 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • Add 1 tbsp of Sriracha sauce to the soy-fish-lime sauce mix
  • Introduce 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper to the rice while cooking
🍬 Sweet
  • Increase Pineapple to 1.5 cups
  • Add 1 tbsp of Honey to salmon marinade
  • Add 1/2 cup of Coconut milk to the rice while cooking
  • Add 1/4 cup of Raisins to the pilaf
  • Replace Soy sauce with Teriyaki sauce
🍄 Umami
  • Increase Soy sauce to 3 tbsp
  • Add 1 tbsp Miso paste
  • Add 1/2 cup of sliced Shiitake mushrooms
  • Increase Fish sauce to 2 tbsp (if using)
  • Add 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
  • Replace Olive oil with Sesame oil for sautéing vegetables
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Sauvignon Blanc: The high acidity and citrus notes in this wine will complement the tangy flavors of the salmon and pineapple pilaf
  • Thai Singha Beer: This lager-style beer from Thailand will balance the heat from the Thai chilies and enhance the Asian flavors in the dish
  • Mai Tai Cocktail: This tropical cocktail, made with rum, lime juice, and a hint of almond, will echo the Hawaiian influences in your recipe
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Coconut Water: The natural sweetness and tropical flavor of coconut water complements the Hawaiian and Thai flavors in the dish
  • Thai Iced Tea: The creaminess and sweetness of this tea can help balance the spiciness from the Thai chilies
  • Pineapple Juice: The tangy and sweet flavor of pineapple juice pairs well with the pineapple in the pilaf and enhances the overall tropical theme of the dish

IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Remove 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • Replace 1 cup Pineapple with 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • Replace 2 tbsp Soy sauce with 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • Remove 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped cauliflower
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Replace Jasmine rice with 1 cup of Bulgur wheat
  • Replace Thai chilies with 1 tsp of dried Oregano
  • Remove Soy sauce
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Add 2 tbsp of Lemon juice
  • Replace Thai cilantro with 1/4 cup of Fresh parsley leaves, chopped for garnish
  • Add 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • Add 1/2 cup of diced Tomatoes
  • Replace Turmeric powder with 1/2 tsp Paprika
🥑 Paleo
  • Remove Jasmine rice
  • Replace Soy sauce with Coconut aminos
  • Replace Olive oil with Coconut oil
  • Add 1 cup of Cauliflower, riced
🐟 Pescatarian
  • No changes necessary. The recipe is already pescatarian-friendly.
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 2 Salmon filets with 2 slabs of firm tofu
  • Remove 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp Tamari sauce to replace fish sauce
  • Replace fish spatula with regular spatula
🥦 Vegetarian
  • Remove 2 Salmon filets
  • Add 2 Portobello mushrooms, large size
  • Remove 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp Tamari sauce
🥩 Whole30
  • Remove Jasmine rice
  • Replace Soy sauce with 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Replace Olive oil with 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • Replace Turmeric powder with 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric

IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Add 1/4 cup of walnuts, chopped
  • Add 1 tbsp of flaxseeds
  • Replace Jasmine rice with 1 cup of Quinoa
  • Replace Olive oil with 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Add 1/2 cup of Blueberries to the pineapple mixture
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace Soy sauce with 2 tbsp Gluten-free Tamari sauce
  • Replace Jasmine rice with 1 cup of Quinoa
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove Thai chilies
  • Replace Jasmine rice with brown rice
  • Decrease the garlic to 1 clove
  • Remove fish sauce
  • Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos
  • Replace onion with green onion tops only
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace Jasmine rice with 1 cup of brown rice
  • Replace Soy sauce with 2 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace Fish sauce with 1 tbsp of low-sodium fish sauce (optional)
  • Increase the Green bell pepper to 2, diced
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace Soy sauce with 2 tbsp Gluten-free soy sauce
  • Replace Jasmine rice with 1 cup Gluten-free jasmine rice
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Remove Thai chilies
  • Replace Soy sauce with 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace Fish sauce with 1 tbsp Low-sodium fish sauce
  • Decrease Olive oil to 1 tbsp
  • Remove Salt
❤️ Heart Health
  • Replace Olive oil with Canola oil
  • Decrease Salt to 1/4 tsp
  • Replace Soy sauce with Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Increase Garlic to 3 cloves
  • Add 1 tbsp of Flaxseeds to the pilaf
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove Salt
  • Replace Soy sauce with Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Replace Fish sauce with Low-sodium fish sauce (optional)
  • Decrease Thai chilies to 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Remove Salmon filets
  • Add 2 Chicken breasts, skinless
  • Decrease Olive oil to 1 tbsp
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp Flaxseed oil for seasoning the chicken and adding a nutty flavor to the pilaf
🦠 Immune System
  • Add 1 tsp of grated ginger
  • Add 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli
  • Increase garlic to 3 cloves
  • Add 1 tbsp of lemon zest
  • Increase lime juice to juice of 2 limes
  • Replace jasmine rice with brown rice
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Remove Thai chilies
  • Replace Jasmine rice with brown rice
  • Replace Onion with the green part of spring onions
  • Decrease Garlic to 1 clove
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Replace Soy sauce with low-sodium soy sauce
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Remove Salt
  • Remove Soy sauce
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Decrease Thai chilies to 1
  • Increase Olive oil to 3 tbsp
  • Add 1/2 cup diced Celery
  • Add 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • No changes necessary. The recipe is already lactose-intolerance friendly as it does not contain any dairy products.
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Remove Thai chilies
  • Decrease Soy sauce to 1 tbsp
  • Remove Fish sauce
  • Decrease Salt to 1/4 tsp
  • Replace Jasmine rice with Brown rice
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Remove Thai chilies
  • Replace fish sauce with 1 tbsp of oyster sauce
  • Decrease soy sauce to 1 tbsp

Beti’s Reflections

On a recent culinary adventure, I found myself dancing between the tropical vibes of Hawaii and the spicy allure of Thailand. The result? A fusion dish that’s a symphony of flavors – Sizzling Samba Salmon with Fiery Pineapple Pilaf. This recipe is an exotic culinary delight, marrying the sweet tanginess of pineapple with the heat of Thai spices.

This Sizzling Samba Salmon Recipe is perfect for two, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner date or a special treat for yourself and a friend. While it’s not suitable for those following vegan recipes, gluten-free cooking, or dairy-free meals, it’s a fantastic option if you’re looking to explore spicy seafood dishes or healthy Hawaiian dishes.

The star ingredients in this dish are two salmon filets with skin on. The skin crisps up beautifully in the skillet, adding texture to our sizzling salmon recipes. The tangy lime seasoned salmon is balanced by the sweetness of diced pineapple and the aromatic jasmine rice. A dash of turmeric powder in rice recipes adds color and earthy flavor while fresh cilantro leaves provide a refreshing garnish. The heat comes from Thai chilies – adjust these to your taste if you’re new to spicy salmon and rice recipes.

Let’s dive into how to cook salmon with pineapple and create this fiery pineapple pilaf recipe. Start by marinating your salmon filets in salt, black pepper, and lime juice. While they rest, dice your vegetables and prepare your tangy sauce using soy sauce, fish sauce (optional), and remaining lime juice. Cook your salmon until crispy then sauté your veggies in olive oil until softened. Add in your diced pineapple until slightly caramelized then set aside.

Next up is our jasmine rice and bell pepper pilaf – bring water to boil then add jasmine rice along with turmeric powder; stir well before reducing heat to low cover saucepan with lid let it simmer until cooked through. Once done, mix in your sautéed veggies along with prepared soy-fish-lime sauce ensuring all ingredients are combined evenly.

Plate up your fiery pineapple pilaf onto two plates top each serving with a cooked salmon filet garnish each plate with fresh cilantro leaves before serving – voila! You’ve just created homemade Hawaiian Thai cuisine!

So there you have it folks! Our sizzling samba salmon recipe paired beautifully with fiery pineapple pilaf – an exciting twist on traditional Hawaiian Thai fusion cuisine that will surely spice up any mealtime! Remember: cooking should be fun – so don’t be afraid to play around with flavors and make this dish truly yours! Until next time foodies – keep exploring those taste buds!

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