Inspired Eats Recipe

For a quick and healthy meal, try this delicious salmon recipe which features a sweet and savory glaze with honey, garlic, and tamari (gluten-free soy sauce). Yum! Wild caught salmon boasts a variety of terrific anti-inflammatory benefits for heart, brain, joint, and skin health. It’s is an excellent source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), Vitamin D, Selenium, and other nutrients like B12, Magnesium, and Potassium.

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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Keyword Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4  lb Wild Alaskan salmon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 Lime, juiced (or lemon)
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut oil (or avocado oil)
  • 3 Tbsp Tamari (or Coconut Aminos)
  • 3-5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Honey (or real maple syrup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring the salmon to room temperature while the oven is preheating.

  2. Squeeze juice from one lime onto both sides of your salmon, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  3. In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Remove 1 tsp of the oil and brush over flesh side of salmon.

  4. Add the tamari (or coconut aminos), minced garlic, and honey to the melted coconut oil and bring to a simmer. Cook for several minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  5. Place salmon skin side down in a baking dish and baste with ½ of the honey glaze.

  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until salmon is flaky and opaque pink.

  7. Broil for 2 minutes at the end, if desired.

  8. Remove salmon from oven and drizzle with the remaining honey glaze.

  9. Serve with rice, quinoa, your favorite veggies, or a salad!

Enjoy!