I am a big salmon lover, but we usually make it with lemon or a creamy sauce. So, when I discovered how great of a replacement coconut aminos are for soy sauce, I knew I wanted to try a teriyaki-like recipe for my favorite fish. Coconut aminos sauce is less salty and more sweet than soy sauce, which is something that I love because I always feel like soy sauce is way too salty for me! Along with this, coconut aminos sauce is gluten free, soy free and usually has more than 50% less sodium than most soy sauces! Trust me when I say you will want to put it on everything!!
Health Benefits:
- Salmon is a great protein option for your health! It is full of Omega-3 fatty acids, packed with B vitamins, offers potassium and provides antioxidants that benefit heart health.
- A great replacement for soy sauce, coconut aminos comes from the sap of coconut blossoms. It is low glycemic and contains minerals, vitamin C, B vitamins and amino acids.
Coconut Aminos Salmon
A super easy and healthier salmon recipe that is both sweet and salty!
Ingredients
- 2 large salmon fillets, or 3-4 smaller
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- olive oil, for cooking
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together. Add to a sealable bag or tupperware with salmon facing flesh side down in the sauce. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Once salmon is done marinating, heat enough olive oil to cover a large skillet and add salmon, skin side down. Pour the rest of the marinade on top of the salmon and cover with a lid or foil.
- Cooking times will vary based on the size and thickness of your salmon and how you like it done, but the internal temperature should reach at least 145° F. Making this recipe I cooked my salmon on medium-high heat for 17 minutes to achieve two, large, well-done fillets. So, my suggestion would be between 15 to 20 minutes.
- I recommend serving over rice with a delicious side of veggies and drizzling the remaining sauce over the salmon (and even your veggies, too)!
To make this salmon recipe a full meal, I simply serve it over rice and then pair it with my favorite veggies! I personally think it goes great with roasted broccoli, but use what you have and like. Thanks for checking out this recipe, making it to the end of this post and maybe giving this salmon a try!!
–Brit
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