Peanut Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Few things hit the dinner table quite like a perfectly seared salmon fillet glazed in something sticky, garlicky, and just a little sweet. This recipe builds that magic with raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a generous hit of minced garlic — a combination that caramelizes beautifully in the pan and coats every bite in deep, savory-sweet flavor. A pinch of turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, golden hue to the fish before it even meets the glaze, making the finished dish look as impressive as it tastes. The technique is straightforward: sear the fillets until golden, flip, pour the glaze right over the top, and spend the next few minutes spooning it back over the fish as it thickens into something glossy and irresistible. Because every ingredient here is whole and easy to verify, you can skip the label-scanning anxiety that comes with bottled sauces and marinades that sometimes hide unexpected allergens. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end keep things bright and fresh against all that richness. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant move without any of the fuss.
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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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