Artificial Flavors Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Glazed salmon sounds like it should be simple, but so many store-bought sauces and marinades are loaded with artificial flavors that muddy the whole dish. This version builds every layer of flavor from scratch — raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a squeeze of real lemon juice — so what you taste is genuinely what went into the pan. The turmeric-seasoned fillets get a hard sear until deeply golden, then flip into that glossy glaze, which you spoon over the fish as it thickens and clings to every edge. It's the kind of technique that makes a weeknight dinner feel restaurant-worthy without any mystery ingredients. A scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges at the end keeps everything bright and clean. If you've been skeptical about cooking salmon at home, this straightforward skillet method is the one that will change your mind.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season all over with the salt, black pepper, and turmeric.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, if using, until combined. Set aside.
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