Rice Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Sticky, golden, and packed with bold flavor, this 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, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon — and it reduces right in the pan into something deeply savory and caramelized. Coconut aminos do all the heavy lifting here in place of traditional soy sauce, making this completely grain-free and a natural fit for anyone avoiding rice and rice-derived ingredients. A quick sear gets the flesh beautifully golden before the glaze goes on, and a few minutes of basting locks in that glossy, lacquered finish. Ground turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, earthy depth that plays off the sweetness of the honey without overpowering the fish. Serve it straight from the skillet with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley, and dinner is done.
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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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