High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger-Scallion Salmon Fillets
Bright, bold, and weeknight-friendly, this pan-seared salmon delivers crispy skin, a golden turmeric crust, and a glossy ginger-scallion sauce that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen. The sauce is built on coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, which means you sidestep the high fructose corn syrup and additives that sneak into many store-bought condiments and bottled glazes. A touch of raw honey and apple cider vinegar bring just enough sweetness and tang without any processed sweeteners in sight. Arrowroot starch thickens the sauce quickly and cleanly, so every spoonful clings to the fillet exactly the way it should. The technique is straightforward — sear the salmon skin-side down until it crisps up, flip it once, then build the sauce right in the same pan using the scallion whites before finishing with the greens. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the table add a little brightness that ties everything together. If you've been hunting for a salmon dish that feels indulgent but keeps your ingredients clean and label-stress-free, this one is hard to beat.
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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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