Dairy Free Coconut Maple Glazed Salmon
Sweet, sticky, and deeply savory all at once, this glazed salmon hits every note you want from a weeknight dinner that still feels a little special. The glaze comes together from pure maple syrup, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a touch of apple cider vinegar — no butter, no cream, nothing that would cause a problem for anyone avoiding dairy. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, bringing that umami depth you might expect from soy sauce while keeping the whole dish completely free of anything dairy-derived. A quick sear in coconut oil gets the flesh beautifully golden before the oven finishes the job, locking in moisture and letting the glaze caramelize into something almost lacquer-like on top. The double-glaze technique — brushing once before roasting and again halfway through — means every bite is coated in that warm, gingery sweetness. Finished with a drizzle of the reserved glaze and a scatter of fresh scallions and cilantro, it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it straight from the skillet and don't be surprised when everyone asks for seconds.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season all over with the fine sea salt and the 1/4 tsp turmeric.
- 2
Combine the maple syrup, coconut aminos, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and the remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely near the end, as the maple syrup can scorch quickly. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the glaze in a separate small bowl for serving.
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