Cinnamon Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Salmon with a sticky, savory-sweet glaze is one of those weeknight dinners that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The glaze here leans on raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, and grated ginger — bold, layered flavors that come together without a single warming spice that could cause a problem for those avoiding cinnamon. That matters more than you might think, since many bottled teriyaki-style sauces and store-bought glazes sneak in cinnamon or mixed spice blends that make label-reading a chore. Building the glaze from scratch means you know exactly what's in the pan. A quick sear gets the flesh beautifully golden, and then the glaze goes in and gets spooned over the fillets as it thickens into something glossy and deeply fragrant with garlic and lemon. The ground turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, earthy note and a gorgeous color without any of the spice-blend guesswork. Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got a restaurant-quality plate that's completely on your terms.
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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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