Whole30 Honey Glazed Salmon
Elevate your healthy eating game with this irresistible Whole30 Honey Glazed Salmon recipe! Perfectly tender, oven-baked salmon fillets are infused with a sweet and savory glaze made from coconut aminos, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and ginger for a burst of bold flavor. This Whole30-compliant dish swaps traditional honey for naturally sweet coconut aminos and thickens the glaze with arrowroot powder, making it a nutritious option without compromising on taste. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this gourmet salmon is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Packed with protein, flavorsome ingredients, and a Whole30-approved twist, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 4-6 oz fillets salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
In another small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with water to make a slurry.
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the coconut aminos mixture to the saucepan. Cook while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the arrowroot slurry and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, and season them with sea salt and black pepper.
Brush the glaze generously over each salmon fillet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.7 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2690 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.6 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% | |
*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.
