Mediterranean Diet Friendly Honey Garlic Salmon

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.7

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Mediterranean Diet Friendly Honey Garlic Salmon

Salmon is already a cornerstone of heart-healthy eating, and this skillet preparation takes it somewhere genuinely exciting — golden-seared fillets lacquered in a glossy glaze of honey, garlic, ginger, and a touch of turmeric. The technique is straightforward: a hard sear on the flesh side first, then a flip so the skin crisps up while you spoon that fragrant sauce over the top every minute until it thickens into something almost caramel-like. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the flavor savory and deep without any wheat or processed additives you'd rather avoid. The apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness just enough to keep the whole dish balanced and bright. Fresh lemon wedges at the end lift everything and make it feel like a proper restaurant plate. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salmon

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground turmeric

For the sauce

3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp ground turmeric

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the flesh side evenly with the salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric until combined. Set aside.

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