Turkey Free Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
Rich, flaky salmon gets a serious upgrade here with a sticky glaze built from raw honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, and grated ginger — a combination that hits every note of sweet, savory, and just a little spicy. The turmeric-seasoned fillets are seared hard on the flesh side first, locking in that gorgeous golden crust before the glaze goes in and gets spooned over the fish until it thickens into something almost caramel-like. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of traditional soy sauce, bringing deep umami flavor without any wheat or soy concerns, and the whole dish comes together in a single oven-safe skillet. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts through the sweetness and makes every bite feel bright and balanced. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did — and it keeps the focus entirely on bold, clean ingredients you can feel 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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