Soy-Free Teriyaki Salmon Fillet
Transform your dinner routine with this mouthwatering Soy-Free Teriyaki Salmon Fillet, a healthier twist on a classic dish that's perfect for those avoiding soy. This recipe features rich and flaky salmon glazed in a naturally sweet and savory teriyaki sauce made with coconut aminos, honey or maple syrup, fresh ginger, and garlic. The sauce, thickened with arrowroot powder, beautifully coats the golden-crusted salmon for an irresistibly flavorful dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's ideal for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner at home. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and pair with steamed rice and vegetables for a truly satisfying, soy-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (5-6 oz each) Salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 0.5 cup Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan alternative)
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for searing salmon)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Optional garnish: Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Optional garnish: Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and water.
Dissolve the arrowroot powder in 1 teaspoon of water and whisk it into the teriyaki sauce mixture. Set aside.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the flesh is golden-brown.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets so they are skin-side down. Lower the heat to medium and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Once the salmon is done, spoon the teriyaki sauce over each fillet generously. Let the sauce seep into the salmon for an extra burst of flavor.
Transfer the salmon to serving plates, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, and serve immediately. Pair with steamed rice and broccoli for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3650 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 126.6 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 74.6 mcg | 373% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2149 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
