Gelatin Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Sticky, golden, and packed with bold flavor, this glazed salmon hits every note you want from a weeknight dinner — savory, sweet, a little gingery, and just the right amount of heat if you add those red pepper flakes. The glaze comes together from raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, and grated ginger, so every ingredient is clean and straightforward with zero hidden additives to second-guess. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce here, bringing that deep umami richness without anything unexpected in the mix. The technique is simple but effective: a hard sear on the flesh side first builds a gorgeous crust, then flipping and spooning the glaze over the fish repeatedly lets it caramelize into something almost lacquer-like. Ground turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, earthy undertone that plays off the brightness of fresh lemon juice in the glaze. Finished with parsley and a squeeze of lemon, it's the kind of dish that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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