Legume Free Apple Cider Glazed Salmon
Salmon with a glossy, golden glaze is one of those weeknight dinners that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The glaze here is built from unfiltered apple cider, honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric — all simmered down into something sticky, bright, and deeply aromatic before it ever touches the fish. Coconut oil gives the sear a clean, neutral richness, and the skin-side-down finish locks in moisture while the glaze caramelizes beautifully over the flesh. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of legumes, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. The technique of searing flesh-side first and then flipping to finish skin-side down is a small move that makes a big difference, giving you crispy skin and perfectly cooked, flaky fish every time. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end keep things bright and balanced. It's the kind of clean, vibrant plate that earns a permanent spot in your regular rotation.
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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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