High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Coconut Maple Glazed Salmon
Salmon with a glossy, caramelized glaze hits that perfect sweet-savory note, and this version delivers it without a drop of high fructose corn syrup anywhere in sight. The glaze comes together from pure maple syrup and coconut aminos — both clean, recognizable ingredients that bring real depth of flavor rather than the cloying sweetness you get from processed syrups. Fresh ginger and apple cider vinegar cut through the richness and keep every bite bright and balanced, while a double hit of turmeric gives the whole dish a warm, golden color that looks stunning on the plate. The technique here is smart: a quick stovetop sear locks in moisture before the oven finishes the job, and brushing the glaze on in layers means it builds into something genuinely sticky and lacquered. Coconut oil handles the sear beautifully and ties back to the tropical notes already running through the dish. A scatter of scallions and fresh cilantro at the end lifts everything and makes it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes like you planned it for a dinner party.
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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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