Paleo Teriyaki Salmon Fillet

Elevate your healthy dinner game with this Paleo Teriyaki Salmon Fillet, a mouthwatering combination of tender, flaky fish and a sticky-sweet homemade teriyaki glaze made from wholesome, paleo-approved ingredients. This easy recipe swaps traditional soy sauce with coconut aminos and uses raw honey for natural sweetness, perfectly balanced by the zingy notes of fresh ginger and apple cider vinegar. The teriyaki sauce thickens beautifully with arrowroot powder, making every bite rich and flavorful without compromising dietary restrictions. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free, grain-free dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it pairs wonderfully with steamed cauliflower rice or roasted veggies, making it a complete, nutritious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) salmon fillets
• 0.5 cup coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 stalks (chopped, for garnish) green onions
• 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with avocado oil.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut aminos, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and toasted sesame oil.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure the honey dissolves.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously.

Step 5

Cook the sauce for 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 3-5 minutes.

Step 6

Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down (if applicable). Brush the teriyaki sauce generously over the fillets, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the sauce for later.

Step 7

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.

Step 8

Remove the salmon from the oven and brush with the reserved sauce for added flavor and shine.

Step 9

Garnish the fillets with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately for best results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1023.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1808.4

Total Fat 95.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 316.8mg	0%
Sodium 2768.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 54.1g
Protein 165.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 23.8mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 81.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 14.3%