Celery Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Sticky, golden, and deeply savory, this glazed salmon hits every note you want from a weeknight dinner that still feels a little special. The glaze comes together from raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon — bold flavors that caramelize beautifully in the pan and cling to every bite of the fish. A quick dusting of turmeric gives the fillets a warm, earthy depth before they even hit the skillet, and that initial hard sear locks in a gorgeous crust. The whole thing finishes with a constant spoon-basting technique that builds the glaze into something glossy and rich rather than thin and watery. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is straightforward, with no hidden vegetable blends or seasoning mixes that tend to sneak celery seed or celery salt into the mix. Serve it with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a plate that looks like it came from a proper restaurant kitchen.
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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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