Gluten Free Ginger-Scallion Salmon Fillets
Crispy-skinned salmon fillets glazed in a savory, ginger-forward sauce — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, which means it's naturally free of wheat and gluten without any awkward substitutions or specialty products that are hard to track down. Fresh ginger and apple cider vinegar give it a bright, punchy backbone, while a quick arrowroot slurry thickens everything into a glossy, spoonable glaze that clings beautifully to each fillet. The turmeric-dusted salmon gets seared skin-side down until genuinely crisp, then finished in the pan so it soaks up every bit of that fragrant sauce. Scallion whites go into the skillet to soften and sweeten, and the green tops get scattered over at the end for a pop of freshness and color. 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 a complete, satisfying plate that happens to check every box — no label-reading required.
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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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