Cinnamon Free Ginger-Scallion Salmon Fillets
Bright, bold, and deeply savory, these salmon fillets are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The turmeric-dusted skin gets beautifully crisp in the skillet, while a glossy sauce built from coconut aminos, fresh and ground ginger, apple cider vinegar, and honey brings serious depth without a single warming spice that could cause problems. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, Asian-inspired sauces and marinades can be a minefield — bottled teriyaki, hoisin, and five-spice blends are notorious offenders — so making the sauce from scratch here is genuinely the move. The arrowroot slurry thickens everything into a silky, restaurant-worthy glaze that clings to every fillet. Scallion whites go into the pan first to build a fragrant base, then the greens are scattered over at the end for a fresh, slightly sharp contrast. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro at the table round it all out, though the dish absolutely holds its own without them. Clean ingredients, zero compromise on flavor.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt and turmeric, then sprinkle evenly over both sides of each fillet. Let the fillets rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the salmon rests, whisk together the coconut aminos, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, honey, and ground ginger in a small bowl. In a separate small bowl, stir the arrowroot starch into the cold water until fully dissolved; set both aside.
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