Eggless Ginger-Scallion Salmon Fillets
Bright, bold, and weeknight-friendly, these ginger-scallion salmon fillets deliver serious restaurant energy with minimal effort. The turmeric-dusted, skin-on fillets get seared in coconut oil until the skin turns irresistibly crisp, then finished with a glossy sauce built from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. Arrowroot starch thickens everything into a silky, spoonable glaze that clings to every bite — no eggs, no dairy, no shortcuts on flavor. For anyone navigating egg-free cooking, fish dishes can sometimes feel like a minefield when sauces and marinades sneak in unexpected binders, but this one keeps things completely clean and straightforward. The scallion whites go into the pan first to bloom and soften, then the greens get scattered over the top at the end for a fresh, peppery finish. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro round it all out if you want to lean into the brightness even further. It's the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
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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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