ALOHA FLEX APPEALERS! THIS IS THE BEST SALMON RECIPE! MY KIDS AND HUBBY SAID "MOMMY THIS IS THE BEST SALMON EVER! IT'S LIKE EATING AT A RESTAURANT!" & THIS IS FROM MY KIDS WHO DO NOT LIKE SALMON OR ANY FISH.
I LOVE RECIPES THAT I CAN MAKE USING INGREDIENTS I USUALLY HAVE IN MY KITCHEN. TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU, I HAVE INCLUDED SUBSTITUTION IDEAS IF YOU DON'T HAVE ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS. I ALSO INCLUDED LINKS TO QUICKLY BUY THE INGREDIENTS & ITEMS I USED IN THIS RECIPE ON AMAZON PRIME (I LOVE THE 1-2 DAY DELIVERY TO EASILY PLAN MY MEALS AND STOCK UP ON BULK FOOD AND KITCHEN BASICS WHEN I THINK OF THEM.)
INGREDIENTS:
SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 10 MIN. | NON-ACTIVE TIME 25-30 MIN.
- FRESH WILD CAUGHT SALMON OR FROZEN (I AVOID FARM RAISED FISH)
- 2 TBS. MINCED GARLIC (FRESH OR PRE-MINCED)
- 2 tsp. FRESH OR DRY GINGER POWDER
- 1 tsp. RED PEPPER FLAKES (MORE OR LESS ACCORDING TO YOUR TASTE)
- 1/3 CUP LOW SODIUM SOY SAUCE
- 1/2 CUP BLUE AGAVE NECTAR OR HONEY
- 1/4 CUP COCONUT AMINOS (OPTIONAL BUT ADDS FLAVOR AND +NUTRIENTS)
- 2 TBS. OLIVE OIL
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- NO AGAVE? HONEY OR MAPLE SYRUP WORKS
- NO SOY SAUCE? COCONUT AMINO WORKS
- NO FRESH GINGER? DRY POWDERED WORKS
DIRECTIONS:
PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º, IF USING AN *AIR FRYER, 7-8 MIN. AT 390
ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO LARGE MEASURING CUP WITH SPOUT TO MAKE IT EASIER TO POUR OR A MEDIUM BOWL. STIR. ADD SALMON AND MAKE SURE ALL FILLETS ARE COVERED. MARINATE 20-30 MIN. IN REFRIGERATOR. SPRAY SHALLOW BAKING PAN WITH NON-STICK, I LIKE THE COCONUT AND AVOCADO OIL SPRAYS. ADD FOIL. PLACE SALMON ON FOIL AND POUR REMAINING SAUCE ON TOP. SEAL FOIL A BIT AND BAKE 20 MIN. UNTIL INTERNAL TEMP. REACHES 135º-145º (COOKING THERMOMETER I LIKE HERE-I'VE TRIED DOZENS THIS ONE IS A WORKHORSE)
TURN UP OVEN TO BROIL AND BROIL FOR 5-8 MINUTES UNTIL BROWNED AND CARAMELIZED ON TOP. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. MAKES IT "RESTAURANT QUALITY" LOL. DO NOT WALK AWAY - WATCH IT SO IT DOESN'T BURN. THIS STEP TAKES THE SALMON OVER THE TOP!
AIR FRYER METHOD: PREHEAT. COOK 7-8 MIN AT 390 UNTIL SLIGHTLY BROWN ON OUTSIDE. SALMON WILL BE MOIST AND TENDER! I LOVE COOKING WITH THE AIR FRYER, SO FAST AND YOU CAN GET FOOD CRISPY WITHOUT A LOT OF OIL. LOVE THE EASY CLEAN UP TOO. PLUS YOU DON'T HAVE TO TURN ON THE OVEN AND HEAT UP YOUR WHOLE KITCHEN! SO VERSATILE!
TIPS:
- DON'T WORRY ABOUT EXACT MEASUREMENTS 🙂
- AS A BUSY MOM OF 2, I LIKE TO HAVE PRE-MINCED GARLIC ON HAND
- GET A SIGNED COPY OF MY FIT COOKING BOOK OR DOWNLOAD IT HERE
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SALMON:
- Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids which reduces inflammation, improves bone & joint health
- Great Source of Protein to help with muscle growth & bone strength
- High in B Vitamins which improves eyesight & brain function
- Good Source of Potassium
- Loaded With Selenium which boosts the immune system