Whole30 Teriyaki Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavor-packed Whole30 Teriyaki Salmon recipe! Featuring a homemade teriyaki sauce crafted from coconut aminos, unsweetened pineapple juice, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish delivers all the sweet and savory goodness you love—without added sugar or soy. Perfectly baked salmon fillets are brushed with the thick, glossy sauce for a deeply satisfying and healthy meal that's free from gluten, dairy, and grains. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy schedules while staying Whole30-compliant. Serve your salmon with cauliflower rice or steamed veggies, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions for a restaurant-quality finish. Make this wholesome, delicious recipe a regular in your meal rotation today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut aminos, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot powder and water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the saucepan, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the homemade teriyaki sauce.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are cooked through and easily flake with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, heat the avocado oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Optional: Toast the sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, if using.
Remove the salmon from the oven and brush with any additional teriyaki sauce for extra flavor.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite Whole30-compliant sides, like cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2537 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 106.0 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*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.
