Pecan Free Honey Garlic Salmon
Sticky, glossy, and packed with bold flavor, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort it takes. The sauce comes together from honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — a combination that reduces into a deeply savory glaze right in the pan. Turmeric adds a warm, golden hue to both the fish and the sauce, making the finished dish look absolutely stunning on the plate. The technique is straightforward: sear the fillets flesh-side down first to build a golden crust, flip them, then spoon that thickening glaze over the top repeatedly so every bite is coated. Tree nut allergies can make restaurant fish dishes a gamble, since sauces and toppings sometimes sneak in nut-based ingredients — here, every component is clearly laid out and completely free of that concern. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten everything up without stealing the show. This one is going straight into the regular rotation.
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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
- 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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