Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce: The Perfect Recipe in Under 30 Minutes – Madeira Island Style

Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce: The Perfect Recipe in Under 30 Minutes – Madeira Island Style

Looking for a main course idea that is sophisticated, healthy, and super easy to make? This Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce is the perfect choice!

The combination of the creamy, tangy notes of passion fruit and the bold flavor of the salmon creates an irresistible balance. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant, yet you can prepare it in the comfort of your own kitchen in just a few minutes.

Recipe Information

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

2 salmon steaks or fillets (about 180g each)

1 clove of garlic, minced

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon of olive oil

For the Passion Fruit Sauce:

Pulp of 1 fresh passion fruit (with seeds)

1 tablespoon of butter

1 tablespoon of honey (or sugar)

50 ml of water

A pinch of salt

Instructions

Season the Salmon: In a bowl, season the salmon fillets with the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let them marinate for about 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Sear the Fish: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fillets (skin-side down, if applicable) in the pan and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. Remove and set aside on a warmed plate.

Prepare the sauce: In the same pan (no need to wash it), add the butter over low heat. Stir in the passion fruit pulp, honey, water, and a pinch of salt.

Reduce: Let it cook over low heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Finish: Drizzle the hot sauce over the reserved salmon fillets and serve immediately.