Wheat Free Coconut Maple Glazed Salmon
Sweet, sticky, and deeply savory, 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, apple cider vinegar, and a warm hit of turmeric — no soy sauce, no wheat-based condiments, nothing that would trip up someone avoiding gluten or wheat. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that umami depth you'd normally expect from soy sauce without any of the grain-based ingredients that make store-bought glazes a gamble. The technique is a two-step sear-then-roast that gives you golden, caramelized edges on the flesh side and perfectly cooked, flaky fish all the way through. Brushing the glaze on in layers — once before the oven, once halfway through roasting — builds a lacquered finish that clings to every bite. A drizzle of the reserved glaze at the end keeps things bright and glossy on the plate. Finish with scallions and fresh cilantro if you have them, and dinner is done.
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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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