Gut Friendly Apple Cider Glazed Salmon
Rich, omega-3-packed salmon gets a serious flavor upgrade here, with a glossy reduction built from unfiltered apple cider, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — ingredients that are as kind to your digestive system as they are delicious. The apple cider vinegar and ginger are longtime favorites for supporting a happy gut, and cooking them down into a concentrated glaze means every bite carries that benefit without any fuss. Coconut oil handles the sear, giving the skin a beautifully crisp finish while keeping the whole dish free from refined or inflammatory fats. The technique is straightforward — a hot pan sear followed by a quick glaze and a couple more minutes on the heat — so the salmon stays moist and flaky rather than dried out. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and adds a little extra digestive support to the plate. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but is genuinely working in your favor from the first bite.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 1 cup fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, turmeric, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the glaze has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon, 10–12 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and set the glaze aside.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season the flesh side with the sea salt.
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