Gut Friendly Ginger-Scallion Salmon Fillets
Salmon is already a powerhouse for supporting a happy, balanced gut, and this recipe leans into that with every thoughtful ingredient choice. The fillets get a golden sear in coconut oil with a turmeric-and-salt rub, building a crisp, fragrant crust before the real magic happens in the pan. The sauce brings together coconut aminos, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey — a lineup that's as gentle on digestion as it is bold in flavor. Fresh ginger does double duty here, appearing both grated into the sauce and as ground ginger for depth, making it a genuine star rather than an afterthought. Arrowroot starch thickens the glaze cleanly without the digestive baggage that can come with conventional thickeners, so the sauce clings beautifully to each fillet without any compromise. Scallion whites go into the pan first to soften and sweeten, then the greens finish the dish fresh on top alongside optional cilantro and a squeeze of lime. It's a weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but keeps your gut — and your ingredient list — completely in check.
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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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