Gluten Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Salmon is already a weeknight hero, but a sticky, caramelized glaze takes it somewhere truly special — and this version delivers serious restaurant energy with minimal effort. The glaze comes together from raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a squeeze of lemon, which means every component is naturally free of gluten without any substitutions or workarounds required. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting that soy sauce usually would, bringing that deep, savory-sweet depth without any wheat in sight — a small swap that makes a big difference for anyone navigating label anxiety. The salmon gets a hard sear first, building a golden crust before the glaze goes in and reduces into something glossy and almost lacquer-like as you spoon it over the fillets. A pinch of turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, earthy undertone that plays beautifully against the bright lemon and the gentle heat of red pepper flakes. Serve it straight from the pan with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, and it looks like you spent far more time in the kitchen 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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