Soy Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Sticky, garlicky, and kissed with just enough heat, this glazed salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way 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 glossy and deeply savory. Coconut aminos do all the heavy lifting that soy sauce would normally handle, making this completely soy-free without sacrificing any of that umami depth. The salmon gets a hard sear first so the flesh turns golden and caramelized before you flip it and let that glaze work its magic, spooning it over the fillets until every inch is coated. A dusting of turmeric in the seasoning adds a warm, earthy undertone that plays beautifully against the bright lemon finish. Serve it straight from the skillet with fresh parsley and lemon wedges and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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