Wheat Free Honey Garlic Salmon
Sticky, golden, and packed with bold flavor, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes. The sauce — built from honey, coconut aminos, fresh garlic, ginger, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — reduces into a glossy glaze that clings to every bite. Coconut aminos do all the heavy lifting here in place of traditional soy sauce, delivering that deep, savory-sweet depth without any wheat-based ingredients sneaking in. It's a smart swap that works beautifully, especially since so many bottled sauces and condiments hide gluten where you'd least expect it. The salmon gets a hard sear first, then finishes skin-side down as the sauce bubbles up around it — spoon that glaze over the fillets as it thickens and you'll end up with a caramelized crust that's genuinely hard to resist. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end keep things bright and balanced. Whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, this one earns a permanent spot in the 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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