Asian Salmon Recipe With Honey Glaze

Asian Salmon Recipe With Honey Glaze

Who doesn’t love a great Asian-inspired meal, especially when it’s easy, quick and delicious? If you love Asian flavors and the taste of salmon, then this is the perfect recipe! This recipe is completely paleo diet friendly, which will make you and your other paleo-loving friends day just a little better. 

Ginger, coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame seeds and a sprinkle of cilantro combine to lend inspiration to this easy and tasty Asian Salmon Recipe with Honey Glaze.

The coconut oil gives the salmon a unique flavor that will make anyone’s taste buds dance with delight. Plus this dish is so easy and delicious it is one you can quickly make any night of the week or even bust it out for a fancy get together with friends and family.

You start the recipe by doing a simple prep of the honey glaze in a bowl. Then you will want to sear the salmon on the stove top, followed by cooking it in the oven for a few minutes. Once out of the oven it’s topped with the honey glaze, plus a sprinkle of sesame seeds and cilantro to make a tasty, simple, yet memorable salmon dish everyone will enjoy. 

The entire dish can be prepped and cooked to completion in under 20 minutes. How’s that for quick and easy?

Also, this main course goes great served with a large mixed green salad or, for a completely Asian inspired meal, try it alongside some stir-fry vegetables. 

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Asian Salmon With Honey Glaze

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Servings 2

Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1/2- inch fresh ginger (grated)
• 1/2 tsp Lime juice
• 2 6- oz Salmon filets
• 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tbsp Cilantro chopped
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the honey, coconut aminos, vinegar, ginger, and lime juice. Set aside.
3. In an oven-safe skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
4. Place the salmon into the pan with the skin-side up.
5. Sear for 3-4 minutes until browned.
6. Flip over and drizzle with half of the honey glaze.
7. Transfer the skillet to the oven for 5-6 minutes or until the salmon reaches the desired level of doneness.
8. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining glaze.
9. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Asian Salmon With Honey Glaze

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 698mg30%

Potassium 47mg1%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 6.6mg8%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.