Citric Acid Free Ginger-Turmeric Snapper with Broccoli
Warm golden turmeric and bright fresh ginger coat every inch of these crispy-skinned snapper fillets, making this dish feel like something you'd order at a restaurant rather than pull together on a weeknight. The real trick is in the technique — pressing the skin-side down for the first 30 seconds locks in that satisfying crunch, and the quick pan glaze of coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar adds a savory-sweet finish without any of the citric acid hiding in bottled sauces or store-bought marinades. Coconut aminos does a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering depth and a touch of sweetness in a way that keeps the whole dish clean and free from the citrus-derived additives that sneak into so many condiments. The broccoli gets charred at the edges before steaming tender-crisp, so it's anything but an afterthought — garlicky, slightly smoky, and the perfect base for the glazed fish. Everything comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. A scatter of fresh cilantro over the top pulls it all together with a herby lift that feels effortless.
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4 servings
For the fish
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
For the broccoli
- 1 lb broccoli florets (about 4 cups), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup water
For the glaze
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the grated ginger, turmeric, and sea salt. Pat the snapper fillets completely dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and the remaining 1/2 tsp grated ginger. Set the glaze aside.
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