Healthy Whole Food Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
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Healthy Whole Food Teriyaki Salmon
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Description

Imagine a succulent salmon fillet, glazed with a luscious sauce that dances on your tongue with a symphony of flavors. This teriyaki-inspired salmon offers a delightful balance of sweetness, rich umami, and a subtle tang that awakens the senses. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe is a weeknight dream, requiring only a handful of simple ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal.

If you're looking to incorporate more healthy and flavorful salmon dishes into your routine, this is the perfect place to start. The glaze, reminiscent of traditional teriyaki, achieves its signature sweet and savory profile with a clever twist. Instead of soy sauce, coconut aminos provide a similar depth of flavor while keeping the recipe wholesome and delicious.

The result is a thick, glistening sauce that clings beautifully to the salmon, creating a visually stunning and incredibly appetizing dish. While teriyaki salmon is often served over rice, this version invites you to explore lighter, equally satisfying accompaniments. Consider serving it with fluffy cauliflower rice to keep the focus on the salmon's vibrant flavors.

Alternatively, steamed vegetables or sautéed greens make excellent pairings, adding a nutritious boost and a pleasing textural contrast. When selecting your salmon, choose fillets that appear moist and vibrant, as these are indicators of freshness and careful handling. Salmon with skin-on will help keep the fillet together while cooking and provide a delicious crispy skin to enjoy with the tender and flakey fish.

Enjoy the taste of fresh, flavorful salmon and the delightful teriyaki-inspired glaze. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s sure to impress.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
350 Kcal

C
Carbs
25 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
15 g

P
Protein
30 g

C
Fats
15 g
Saturated Fats 3 g
Unsaturated Fats 9 g

Cholestrol 80 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 600 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Pink salmon
    Pink salmon
    4 fillet - each 11 1/4 ounce raw
    2.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 clove
    3.
    Ginger, ground
    Ginger, ground
    0.25 tsp
    4.
    Coconut Aminos
    Coconut Aminos
    0.5 cup
    5.
    Natural Rice Vinegar
    Natural Rice Vinegar
    15 ml
    6.
    Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    1 tbsp
    8.
    Arrowroot flour
    Arrowroot flour
    1 tbsp
    9.
    Scallions or spring onions, tops and bulb, raw
    Scallions or spring onions, tops and bulb, raw
    2 tbsp, chopped
    10.
    Sesame seeds
    Sesame seeds
    1 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Mince the garlic and add it to a bowl. Add the ginger, coconut aminos, vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
    2.
    Pour half the sauce into a saucepan and set aside. Add the salmon fillets to the bowl and toss to get the sauce all over the salmon. Let the fish marinade skin side up for 20 minutes in the fridge.
    3.
    Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes then transfer to a plate.
    4.
    While the salmon is cooking, whisk the arrowroot flour into the sauce in the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then drop the heat to low and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until thickened.
    5.
    Serve the salmon with the sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallion. Pair it with your preferred side dish.