Pistachio Free Ginger-Turmeric Snapper with Broccoli
Bright, bold, and weeknight-friendly, this skillet dish brings together golden-seared red snapper and charred broccoli in a way that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. The fish gets rubbed with fresh ginger and turmeric before hitting a hot pan, building a deeply fragrant crust that gives way to tender, flaky flesh underneath. A quick glaze made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a little more ginger ties everything together with a savory-tangy finish that's light but seriously satisfying. The broccoli is cooked in the same skillet — first charred at the edges for a little smokiness, then steamed until just tender-crisp — so cleanup stays minimal and every bite has something going on. Because the whole dish is built from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nuts sneaking in through a sauce or seasoning blend. Everything here is exactly what it says it is, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating tree nut concerns. Serve it the moment it comes off the heat and that crispy snapper skin will be at its absolute best.
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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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