Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of making this delicious dish:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reduces by half and thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
3. While the glaze is reducing, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and sear for about 3 minutes until the skin is crispy.
4. Transfer the salmon to the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush generously with the honey pineapple glaze.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from the oven and brush with additional glaze before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

This process is a wonderful blend of my abuela’s intuitive cooking style and my own culinary experiments, bringing a little bit of our family kitchen to yours.