Mediterranean Diet Friendly Salmon Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Coconut Sauce
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with omega-3-rich salmon, these lettuce wraps hit every note you want from a light but satisfying meal. Butter lettuce cups cradle golden-seared fish alongside crisp shredded carrots, cool cucumber, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens — a combination that's as colorful on the plate as it is nourishing. The real star is the ginger-coconut sauce, a bright blend of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and lime juice that ties everything together with a tangy, slightly sweet kick. Salmon cooked in coconut oil and seasoned with turmeric and ginger fits beautifully within a Mediterranean-style approach to eating — emphasizing whole foods, healthy fats, and plenty of fresh produce over processed ingredients. The sauce comes together in minutes while the fish sears, so the whole thing moves quickly from stovetop to table. A squeeze of fresh lime at the end wakes up every flavor in the wrap and makes each bite feel restaurant-worthy. This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.
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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
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 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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