Cinnamon Free Salmon Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Coconut Sauce
These bright, fresh wraps are the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal fuss — flaky pan-seared salmon nestled into crisp butter lettuce cups with crunchy carrots, cool cucumber, and a punchy ginger-coconut sauce. The sauce is the real star here, built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh grated ginger, honey, and lime juice — bold, tangy, and completely free of cinnamon or any warm spice that might sneak in uninvited. That's actually a bigger deal than it sounds, because many Asian-inspired sauces and spice blends lean on cinnamon as a background note, and it can be genuinely tricky to find recipes that skip it without sacrificing depth of flavor. Here, turmeric and fresh ginger do all the heavy lifting, giving the salmon a gorgeous golden crust and a warmth that's aromatic without crossing into territory that causes problems. Everything gets finished with a scatter of cilantro and scallion greens, a squeeze of lime, and a generous drizzle of that sauce right before serving. It's light enough to feel like a weeknight win but flavorful enough to put on the table for guests without a second thought.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
For the wraps
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated fresh ginger, honey, and lime juice until the honey dissolves. Set aside.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly on both sides with the sea salt, turmeric, and ground ginger.
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