Whole30 Salmon Teriyaki

Elevate your healthy eating game with this Whole30 Salmon Teriyaki, a mouthwatering and nutrient-packed dish that’s both gluten-free and soy-free. This recipe swaps traditional soy sauce for coconut aminos, creating a naturally sweet and savory teriyaki marinade infused with grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. The salmon is seared to golden perfection in an oven-safe skillet before being finished in the oven for a flaky, tender texture. Topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onion, this easy weeknight dinner offers big flavor in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for Whole30, paleo, or anyone looking for a clean, wholesome meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
• 0.5 cup coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onion, and sesame oil to prepare the teriyaki marinade.

Step 2

Place the salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag, ensuring the salmon is coated well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to avoid over-marination.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Step 4

In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and let it heat up. Remove salmon from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for 2 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.

Step 5

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon fillets and serve immediately. Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1668.1

Total Fat 106.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 3845.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 143.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 39.6mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 170.8mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 7.3%