Paleo Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Few weeknight dinners hit as hard as a perfectly seared salmon fillet lacquered in a sticky, fragrant glaze — and this one delivers on every level. The combination of raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, and grated ginger creates a sauce that's deeply savory, a little sweet, and just bright enough from a squeeze of lemon. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here as a soy-free swap, which is what makes this glaze work so well without stepping outside grain-free, legume-free eating. A pinch of turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, earthy note and a gorgeous golden crust before the glaze even hits the pan. The technique — searing flesh-side first, then flipping and spooning that thickening glaze over the fish repeatedly — means every bite is coated in flavor rather than just the top layer. It's the kind of dish that looks and tastes like you put in serious effort, but the whole thing comes together in a single skillet with ingredients you can feel genuinely good about.
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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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