Macadamia Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Sticky, glossy, and packed with bold flavor, this honey-garlic glazed salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The glaze comes together in a single bowl — raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a squeeze of lemon — and it caramelizes beautifully in the pan, coating every fillet in a rich, savory-sweet lacquer. A touch of ground turmeric in the seasoning adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue to the seared flesh before the glaze even hits the pan. The technique is straightforward: sear the salmon hard on one side, flip it, then spoon that thickening glaze over the top repeatedly until the fish is perfectly cooked and deeply coated. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut oils sneaking into your dinner. Finish with fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges, and you've got a restaurant-quality plate that's as clean and safe as it is delicious.
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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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