Paraben Free Coconut Maple Glazed Salmon
Salmon that's both weeknight-easy and genuinely impressive at the dinner table is a rare find, and this one delivers on both counts. The fillets get a quick sear in coconut oil before finishing in the oven, which locks in that gorgeous golden crust while keeping the interior silky and tender. What makes this dish especially smart is the glaze — pure maple syrup, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and apple cider vinegar come together into something sticky, bright, and deeply savory without a single synthetic additive in sight. Parabens often sneak into processed sauces and condiments, so building your own glaze from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is the cleanest way to go. The double-glaze technique — brushing during roasting and then drizzling the reserved portion at the end — means every bite is coated in that caramelized, gingery sweetness. A scatter of fresh scallions and cilantro at the finish adds color and a little herby lift that makes the whole plate pop. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again, not because you have to, but because you genuinely want to.
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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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