Rice Free Ginger-Turmeric Snapper with Broccoli
Flaky, golden-skinned snapper meets bold warm spices in a weeknight dinner that feels anything but ordinary. The fillets get rubbed down with fresh ginger and turmeric before hitting a hot skillet, building a beautifully crisp crust that locks in all that fragrant flavor. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar come together into a quick pan glaze that's savory, slightly tangy, and just sticky enough to coat every bite — no soy sauce or grain-based condiments needed. The broccoli gets charred at the edges, steamed to tender-crisp perfection, and finished with golden garlic, making it a side dish worth eating on its own. Everything comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. This is the kind of clean, satisfying meal that proves skipping grains doesn't mean skipping flavor or substance.
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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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