Paleo Honey Lemon Glaze
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this honey lemon glaze is the kind of finishing touch that makes a simple dish feel restaurant-worthy. It comes together in minutes using nothing but real, whole ingredients — honey, fresh lemon juice, zest, a pinch of sea salt, and arrowroot starch as the thickener. That last swap is the key move here: arrowroot is a grain-free alternative to cornstarch, which means the glaze thickens beautifully without stepping outside ancestral eating principles. A whisked slurry technique keeps the texture silky and smooth rather than gloppy, and the optional ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays perfectly against the citrus. Drizzle it warm over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or salmon straight from the pan, or let it cool and watch it turn into a glossy, spoonable sauce. It's the kind of versatile recipe you'll find yourself reaching for again and again once you realize how effortlessly it elevates whatever it touches.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot starch and cold water until fully dissolved with no lumps remaining. Set aside.
- 2
Combine the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk to combine and heat until the honey is fully melted and the mixture just begins to steam, about 2–3 minutes — do not let it boil at this stage.
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