Paraben Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Salmon done right is one of those weeknight wins that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. This version gets a gorgeous sear in a hot skillet before being bathed in a sticky, fragrant glaze built from raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, ginger, and a bright hit of lemon juice — every ingredient chosen with intention and nothing synthetic in sight. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce here, which is a smart swap since many bottled condiments can carry additives and preservatives you'd rather avoid. The turmeric rub on the fish adds a warm, earthy depth and a beautiful golden color before the glaze even hits the pan. Spooning that thickened, caramelized sauce back over the fillets as they finish cooking is the move that takes this from good to genuinely restaurant-worthy. Fresh parsley and lemon wedges at the end keep everything bright and clean-tasting. It's the kind of dish that proves eating with care about what goes into your food doesn't mean sacrificing any of the flavor.
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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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