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Creamy Cajun Parmesan Salmon has a silky savory sauce, flaky salmon and homemade cajun seasoning. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s surprisingly healthy and makes the perfect dinner.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits:

Grass Fed Butter: I prefer to buy Kerry Gold salted butter.

Garlic Cloves: I buy the garlic from Trader Joe’s that are pre peeled, this takes out a step for chopping garlic

Reduced Fat Coconut Milk: It has all the same flavors as the full-fat version but is much lower in calories. It has a nice silky texture.

Ground Flaxseed: High in omega 3’s, fiber and lignans, which may reduce the risk of cancer

Brown Rice Noodles: Easier to digest than wheat noodles, they are also high in fiber and antioxidants.

How to Make the Creamy Cajun Parmesan Sauce

Creamy Cajun Parmesan Salmon has the most delicious sauce and it’s very easy to make. Let’s get started.

1st Step: Place butter into a hot skillet and cook until it begins to bubble. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.

2nd Step: Pour in coconut milk and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to bubble.

3rd Step: Add ground flaxseed, homemade cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, uncovered, to allow the sauce to thicken.

Make sure to check out these other Chef Nat recipes: Goat Cheese Prosciutto Flatbread, Cranberry Almond Power Balls and Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes.

Creamy Cajun Parmesan Salmon

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

4 salmon filets
8oz brown rice and quinoa spaghetti
Sauce:
2 tbsp grass fed butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cans reduced fat coconut milk
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp onion salt
1/2 tbsp drieg oregano
1/4 tbsp dried thyme

Instructions

To Air Fry the Salmon:
1. Brush salmon ith 1/4 tsp olive oil.
2. Season lightly with salt and ground black pepper.
3. Place in air fryer at 400 for 7 minutes.

To Cook the Noodles:
1. Bring water to a boil, add noodles and cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes.
2. As the noodles cook, break them apart with a fork or tongs so they don't stick together.
3. Drain water and set aside.

To Make the Sauce:
1. Place butter into a skillet and heat over medium for 1 minute.
2. Add garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add coconut milk and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble.
4. Stir in ground flaxseed, then cajun seasoning and then parmesan cheese.
5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.

To Assemble:
1. Toss noodles with sauce (reserving some).
2. Place salmon on noodles, top with extra sauce.
3. Serve with veggies of your choice on the side.

Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon is perfectly crispy on the outside, perfectly flaky on the inside and covered in a sweet and tangy glaze. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and is the perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits:

Salmon: An amazing source of lean protein and omega 3 fatty acids, salmon is one of my favorite foods. I buy fresh salmon from either Chula Seafood.

Ground Flaxseed: High in fiber, lignans and omega-3 fats, flaxseed has powerful antioxidant properties which may help prevent cancer. It’s so healthy and helps to thicken the glaze.

Fresh Garlic: High in vitamin C, B6 and manganese, fresh garlic adds so much flavor to the homemade teriyaki sauce.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Rich in healthy fats and antioxidants.

How to Make Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon:

Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon is so easy to make. The salmon comes out perfectly from the air fryer, the glaze is easy to make and it is healthy and delicious. Let’s get started.

1st Step: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place salmon into basket.

2nd Step: Place salmon into air fryer, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3rd Step: Cook at 400 for 7 minutes.

4th Step: Place glaze ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine.

5th Step: Pour glaze into a hot skillet and cook over medium heat until bubbles form (about 2-3 minutes).

6th Step: Pour glaze over salmon.

Make sure to check out these other Chef Nat salmon recipes: BBQ Grilled Salmon with Sweet Chili Sauce, Blackened Salmon Teriyaki Stir-Fry, and Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon.

Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon

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Serves: 1 Prep Time: 3 Minutes Cooking Time: 7 Minutes 7 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 4.0/5

( 2 voted )

Ingredients

Salmon:
6oz atlantic salmon filet
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp wine infused sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Glaze:
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp aioli garlic mustard sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp wine infused sea salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp oregano

Instructions

Air Fryer Salmon:
1. Spray bottom of air fryer basket with olive oil
2. Place salmon into air fryer basket and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook at 400 for 7 minutes.

Glaze:
1. Place glaze ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine.
2. Pour into a hot skillet and cook over medium for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.
3. When salmon is done, pour glaze on top.

Blackened Salmon Teriyaki Stir-fry has blackened, juicy and flaky salmon and a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it makes the perfect weeknight meal. High in healthy fats, protein and antioxidants. It’s satisfying, filling and one of my new favorites.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits:

Salmon: I prefer Wild Salmon whenever possible, and buy mine from either Whole Foods or our local spot here in Scottsdale called Chula Seafood. Salmon is extremely high in protein and is also a great source of healthy fats.

Kale: Super high in nutrients and low in calories, kale is truly a superfood. It’s extremely high in vitamin A, K and C. It also contains powerful antioxidants such as Quercetin and Kaempferol. Antioxidants play a role in preventing cancer, lowering inflammation and blood pressure and help protect our heart.

Red Cabbage: A great source of fiber, Vitamins A, C, K and B6. It’s also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Carrots: Rich in beta carotene that our body converts to Vitamin A, this helps us with our vision, and is also good for immune function.

Fresh Garlic: High in vitamin C, B6 and manganese, fresh garlic adds so much flavor to the homemade teriyaki sauce.

Fresh Ginger: High in gingerol, it has great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also adds flavor and great fragrance to the sauce.

How to Make Blackened Salmon Teriyaki Stir-fry:

This stir-fry is very easy to make. We will blacken and air fry the salmon, cook the veggies and make the sauce. Let’s get started!

Blackened Salmon:

1. Brush salmon with olive oil.
2. Sprinkle with seasoning and rub into salmon.
3. Place salmon into air fryer (skin facing down).

Teriyaki Sauce:

1. Finely chop garlic and ginger. Place into a mason jar.
2. Pour in the remaining ingredients. Shake mason jar to combine.

Veggies:

1. Pour olive oil into skillet and heat to medium.
2. Add the veggies. None of them require any chopping which is so nice.
3. Cook the veggies for 3-5 minutes and then pour in sauce. Stir to coat veggies and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

If you love salmon as much as I do, make sure to check out these other Chef Nat recipes: Jamaican Jerk Sockeye Salmon, BBQ Grilled Salmon with Sweet Chili Lime Glaze and Coconut Curry Salmon.

Blackened Salmon Teriyaki Stir-fry

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

Salmon:
2 wild salmon filets
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp olive oil

Teriyaki Sauce:
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp cold water

Veggies:
1 handful of chopped kale
1 handful of chopped red cabbage
1 handful of shredded carrots
1 handful of broccoli slaw
1 tsp olive oil

Topping:
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Blackened Salmon:
1. Brush olive oil onto each salmon filet.
2. Place seasonings in a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle onto salmon. Rub into salmon with clean hands.
3. Place salmon into airfryer (skin side down) and cook at 400 for 7-10 minutes (7 minutes will be cooked to about medium for a filet that is 1/2 inch thick).

Teriyaki Sauce:
1. Chop garlic and ginger, place into a mason jar.
2. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and shake.

Veggies:
1. Pour olive oil into a large skillet and heat to medium.
2. Add veggies and cook for 3-5 minutes, then pour in teriyaki sauce (reserving 1 tbsp). Cook another 1-2 minutes.

Assembling Blackened Salmon Teriyaki Stir-fry:
1. Scoop veggies into a bowl. Top with salmon. Pour extra sauce on and then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Jamaican Jerk Sockeye Salmon is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and full of spice and flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this meal is high in protein, healthy fats and is so easy to make. It makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits:

Salmon: A great source of lean protein and healthy fats, salmon is one of my favorite types of seafood. It’s also high in selenium, antioxidants and B vitamins. In this recipe I used sockeye salmon, but any fresh and wild salmon will work perfectly.

Fresh Ginger: It adds so much flavor to the sauce and it helps to aid in digestion and lower inflammation.

Fresh Garlic: High in vitamin B6, vitamin C and manganese, garlic is healthy and so flavorful.

Habanero Peppers: Ok so these peppers are HOT. I recommend starting with 1-2 peppers and you can always add more in. Hot peppers have a lot of health benefits including promoting a healthy digestive tract and reducing blood pressure.

How to Make Jamaican Jerk Sockeye Salmon:

Jamaican Jerk Sockeye Salmon is so easy to make. Simply throw the sauce ingredients in a food processor, cook the salmon in an air fryer (or oven) and you’re all set! Let’s break it down a bit.

1st Step: Cut the stems off the peppers, remove the skin from the onion and add all the dry ingredients into a food processor. Blend for about 30s.

2nd Step: Add the wet ingredients to the blender and blend for 30s. Set aside.

3rd Step: Brush salmon with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and place into the air fryer. Cook at 400 for 7 minutes (that will cook to medium).

4th Step: During the last 2-3 minutes of the salmon cooking, pour sauce into a skillet and cover. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

5th Step: Pour sauce over salmon. Serve with your favorite veggies and or grain.

How to Use the Air Fryer:

Each air fryer is different, so I recommend referring to the manual of our specific model. Mine does not require any preheating and is very easy to use. I have this Philips Air Fryer and I absolutely love it. After placing the salmon in the bin, I slide the bin into the air fryer. Next, I simply select the temperature and time to cook and that’s it!

What If I Don’t Have an Air Fryer?

Well, first of all, you totally need to get one! In the meantime, the oven will work just fine too. Set your oven to broil at 525. Place salmon on a baking sheet on foil and cook for 6-8 minutes.

Jamaican Jerk Sockeye Salmon

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

4x 6-8oz sockeye salmon filets
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Dry Sauce Ingredients:
3 habanero peppers
1 yellow onion
6 garlic cloves
4 scallions
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh ginger
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
salt and pepper to taste

Wet Sauce Ingredients:
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Place dry ingredients (cut the stems off the peppers and take the skin off the onion) into a food processor and blend for about 30s
2. Add wet ingredients and blend again for 30s. Set aside.
3. Brush salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
4. Place salmon into air fryer and cook for 7 minutes (for medium) at 400.
5. While the salmon is cooking, pour sauce into a skillet and cover. Heat over medium for 2-3 minutes.
6. When the salmon is done, pour sauce on top. Enjoy with your favorite veggies and or grain.

This sweet chili lime glazed salmon is the perfect summertime recipe. A little sweet, a little spicy and a little tangy, this glaze is light and so flavorful. Poured over perfectly grilled salmon, it’s perfect for a backyard bbq dinner party or weeknight meal.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits:

Salmon: I prefer Wild Salmon whenever possible, and buy mine from either Whole Foods or our local spot here in Scottsdale called Chula Seafood. Salmon is extremely high in protein and is also a great source of healthy fats.

Coconut Oil: Contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT’s) which are a great source of energy and are also great for brain health.

Ground Flaxseed: This helps to thicken the glaze.  Rather than use cornstarch (which is commonly used to thicken sauces, glazes, etc) I much prefer flaxseed.  It is high in omega 3’s, fiber and lignans, which may help prevent cancer.

Lime Juice: You can buy limes and juice/squeeze them. You can also buy pure lime juice (not from concentrate) and use that instead, and it’s so much easier!

Sweet Chili Sauce: I buy mine from Trader Joe’s. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and a little spicy.

How to Grill Salmon:

The grill is great for so many reasons. It is easy to use, easy to clean up, doesn’t heat up your whole house and cooks everything to perfection. Simply heat the grill to a high-heat, or about 450-500 degrees. While it’s heating up, sprinkle salt and pepper on the salmon. Place salmon, skin side down, onto the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon filets. Using a metal spatula, remove salmon from the grill and place on a plate.. it’s the easiest!

How to Make Sweet Chili Lime Glaze:

This chili lime glazed salmon is so easy to make. To prepare the glaze, place the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Pour into a hot skillet and cook until the glaze begins to bubble. Turn down the heat to medium, and let it cook for another 5 minutes (this should be perfect timing with the salmon). The glaze will thicken as it cooks. Using a rubber spoon, scoop glaze onto salmon.

If you love this recipe, make sure to check out these other Salmon Glazed Recipes by Chef Nat: Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon, Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon, and Honey Lime Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa.

BBQ Grilled Salmon with Sweet Chili Lime Glaze

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 8 Minutes 8 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

2 salmon filets (6-8oz each)
Ground black pepper
Salt
Glaze:
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Glaze:
1. Place ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Pour into a hot skillet and cook until the glaze begins to bubble.
3. Reduce heat and cook for another 5 minutes. The glaze will begin to thicken.
4. Using a rubber spoon, scoop glaze onto cooked salmon

BBQ Grilled Salmon:
1. Preheat grill to 450-500 degrees.
2. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
3. Place salmon on grill, skin side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes.

Broiled to perfection and then smothered in a silky, spicy and flavorful coconut curry sauce and topped with fresh mint, cilantro and basil, this recipe makes the perfect dinner and is ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits:

Salmon: A great source of lean protein and healthy fats, salmon is one of my favorite types of seafood.  It’s also high in selenium, antioxidants and B vitamins.  I recommend buying fresh wild caught salmon.

Fresh Ginger: It adds so much flavor to this recipe (and is super fragrant when you cook it!). Ginger aids in digestion and helps lower inflammation.

Fresh Garlic: High in vitamin B6, vitamin C and manganese, garlic is healthy and so flavorful. Try to use fresh chopped garlic rather than minced.

Red Curry Paste: This ingredient is very common as a base in thai recipes. I most often use the Thai Kitchen brand, and it’s found in the asian food aisle of your grocery store.

Fresh Mint: A great source of vitamin A and antioxidants, and provides a great fresh contrast to the spicy sauce.

Fresh Basil: Is an anti-inflammatory, high in antioxidants, aids in digestion and helps balance the body’s pH levels.

How to Make Coconut Curry Salmon:

First, place salmon on a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush salmon with olive oil. Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl and then rub into salmon.  Place coconut oil, ginger, garlic and lemon zest in a skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes), stirring often. Add curry paste and cook another 1-2 minutes. Set oven to broil and cook salmon for 5-8 minutes, depending on how cooked you like your salmon.  Add coconut milk, fish sauce and spinach to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. The sauce will thicken.  Chop the herbs (cilantro, mint, basil).  Remove salmon from oven, pour sauce over salmon with a ladle, and then top with fresh herbs. This recipe is great with rice or cauliflower rice.

Coconut Curry Salmon

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 6 Minutes 6 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 2 voted )

Ingredients

24oz wild caught salmon
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp olive oil

Sauce:
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 can reduced fat coconut milk
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 cups spinach, chopped

Garnish:
Fresh mint, basil and cilantro

Instructions

1. Place salmon on a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush salmon with olive oil. Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl and then rub into salmon.
2. Place coconut oil, ginger, garlic and lemon zest in a skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes), stirring often.
3. Add curry paste and cook another 1-2 minutes.
4. Set oven to broil and cook salmon for 5-8 minutes, depending on how cooked you like your salmon.
5. Add coconut milk, fish sauce and spinach to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. The sauce will thicken.
6. Chop the herbs (cilantro, mint, basil).
7. Remove salmon from oven, pour sauce over salmon with a ladle, and then top with fresh herbs.
8. This recipe is great with rice or cauliflower rice.

I don’t know where the air fryer has been all my life but I am so happy that I have it now. There’s no need for preheating, there’s minimal clean up and the salmon comes out the perfect mix of juicy & crispy. Serve on your favorite salad or with a grain and veggies.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits

Salmon: A great source of lean protein and healthy fats, salmon is one of my favorite types of seafood.  It’s also high in selenium, antioxidants and B vitamins.  I recommend buying fresh wild caught salmon.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: High in healthy (monounsaturated) fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories.

Maple Syrup: Make sure you’re using the real stuff – makes such a difference!

How to Use the Air Fryer

Each air fryer is different, so I recommend referring to the manual for your specific model. Mine does not require any preheating, and is very easy to use (they are all easy just vary slightly). After placing the salmon in the bin, I slide the bin into the air fryer. Next, simply select the temperature and time to cook and that’s it! It seriously could not be easier.

How to Clean the Air Fryer

After the salmon is cooked, I remove the bin from the fryer, clean the bottom with soap and a sponge and let air dry. Do not place in the dishwasher.

Air Fryer Salmon

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Serves: 1 Prep Time: 2 mins Cooking Time: 10 minutes 10 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 3.8/5

( 32 voted )

Ingredients

1/4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Brush extra virgin olive oil onto salmon filet
2. Place rub ingredients (garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar) into a small bowl and stir to combine
3. Rub into salmon using your hands
4. Brush maple syrup onto salmon filet
5. Place in the air fryer bin, place bin in air fryer
6. Select 400 degrees for 10 minutes
7. Remove bin from air fryer, remove filet from bin using a spatula

A little sweet and a little spicy, this Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon is broiled and comes together in under 20 minutes.  It’s the perfect dinner for busy weeknights.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits

Salmon: A great source of lean protein and healthy fats, salmon is one of my favorite types of seafood.  It’s also high in selenium, antioxidants and B vitamins.  I recommend buying fresh wild caught salmon.

Ground flaxseed: this helps to thicken the glaze.  Rather than use cornstarch (which is commonly used to thicken sauces, glazes, etc) I much prefer flaxseed.  It is high in omega 3’s, fiber and lignans, which may help prevent cancer.

Olive Oil: High in healthy (monounsaturated) fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories.

Sriracha: A hot sauce made from chili pepper, vinegar, garlic and salt.  The spice in this recipe comes from the sriracha, so if you are sensitive to spice, I recommend using 1/4 cup instead.

How to Make Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon

This recipe could not be easier!  Combine the glaze ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together.  Pour into a skillet and cook over medium heat until it begins to bubble and thicken. Brush it onto the salmon filets and place in the oven on broil at 525 for 6-8 minutes.  6 minutes will cook the salmon to about medium, depending on the size of your salmon filets. 

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion and you’re all set! To keep this meal on the lighter side, I paired the salmon with baked broccolini. 

Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 6 Minutes 6 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

4 salmon filets
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup dijon mustard
1/3 cup sriracha
2 limes, juiced
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
Sea salt
Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to broil at 525
2. In a medium sized bowl, combine glaze ingredients and whisk
3. Pour glaze ingredients into a skillet over medium heat
4. Cook until bubbly and thickened
5. Place salmon filet on baking sheet
6. Brush onto salmon, reserving a small amount for after
7. Place salmon in oven and cook for 6-8 min
8. Place salmon on a plate, pour extra glaze on salmon and top with sesame seeds and chopped green onion

Topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa, this honey lime glazed salmon is broiled to create a flaky inside and crispy outside.

Ingredient Notes and Health Benefits

Salmon: A great source of lean protein, salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, an antioxidant (Astaxanthin) and B vitamins. 

Ground flaxseed: This helps to thicken the glaze.  Rather than use cornstarch (which is commonly used to thicken sauces, glazes, etc) I much prefer flaxseed.  It is high in omega 3’s, fiber and lignans, which may help prevent cancer.

Soy sauce: I always purchase low sodium soy sauce. Coconut aminos will work well as a soy-free option.

Mango: Gives the salsa a yummy sweet taste and adds some great health benefits, too.  Mangoes aid in digestion, are high in fiber and help promote a healthy gut, are high in Vitamin C and A.

Red bell peppers: High in vitamin C, B6 and folate.  They add some extra sweetness to the mango salsa.

Avocado: One of my favorite healthy fats, avocados are high in monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber and potassium. Monounsaturated fats help reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Cauliflower rice: Brown rice or another grain could be used instead, but I love cauliflower rice as a healthy, quick and light option.  I buy mine in the produce section of Trader Joe’s.  If you don’t think you’ll use the whole package at once, there is also an option in the freezer section.  Cauliflower is a cruciferous veggie that is high in B vitamins and fiber and contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that help protect against cancer. 

How to Make Honey Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa

To begin, let’s make the mango salsa.  The longer the juices have to combine, the better the salsa will taste.  Chop the mango, bell pepper, onion, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro and place in a mixing bowl.  Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then stir and set aside.  Turn the oven on to broil at 525 (or high) and let it heat up while we make the glaze.  Place glaze ingredients (except ground flaxseed) in a mixing bowl and whisk.  Place flaxseed and water in a small bowl and stir until all water is absorbed. Set aside.  Place salmon filets on aluminum foil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Pour glaze ingredients into a skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t burn. Once glaze has started to bubble, add flaxseed and water and mix.  Cook another 2 minutes until glaze has thickened. Brush glaze onto salmon, trying to spread it as evenly as possible.

Place in oven for 6-8 minutes depending how well done you like your salmon.  6 minutes will cook to medium. While salmon is in the oven, place cauliflower rice in a clean skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until warm. Remove salmon from oven, place on cauliflower rice and top with mango salsa.

Honey Lime Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cooking Time: 8 Minutes 8 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

Ingredients:
2 salmon filets
2 cups cauliflower rice

Glaze:
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lime juice
4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
4 tbsp honey
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp cold water
Sea salt
Black pepper

Mango Salsa:
1 mango, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
2 avocados, diced
2 jalapenos, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Instructions:

1. Chop mango, bell pepper, onion, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.  Stir and set aside.
3. Preheat oven to broil at 525.
4. In a mixing bowl, place glaze ingredients (minus water and flaxseed).
5. Whisk together.
6. Place ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl and mix until all water is absorbed.
7. Place salmon filets on aluminum foil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
8. Pour glaze ingredients into a skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t burn.
9. Once glaze has started to bubble, add flaxseed and water and mix.  Cook another 2 minutes until glaze has thickened.
10. Brush glaze onto salmon, place in oven for 6-8 minutes depending how well done you like your salmon.  6 minutes will cook to medium.
11. While salmon is in the oven, place cauliflower rice in a clean skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until warm.
12. Remove salmon from oven, place on cauliflower rice and top with mango salsa.

This easy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon has the most flavorful glaze and is ready in about 20 minutes because the salmon is broiled not baked.  I love salmon either way, but I prefer to broil it because I find it makes the outside a little crispy without over-cooking it! It’s also only in the oven for 6-8 mins, which is amazing.  I mean, how quick is that?!

Ingredient Notes:

Salmon: I always buy wild salmon.  You can see a distinct difference in the color of the flesh of farmed vs wild salmon.

Coconut Aminos: you can easily substitute this with soy-sauce, coconut aminos are just a nice soy-free substitute

Lemons: cut the lemon into 6 wedges, and try to cut away any extra “white” on each wedge.  This will help you squeeze more lemon juice out of each one.  Remove the seeds.  Sometimes I squeeze the lemon juice into a separate bowl first before adding to the glaze, just in case I missed a seed or two!

Ground flaxseed: this helps to thicken the glaze.  Rather than use cornstarch (which is commonly used to thicken sauces, glazes, etc) I much prefer flaxseed.  It is high in omega 3’s, fiber and lignans, which may help prevent cancer

Noodles: I love this recipe with brown rice and quinoa noodles.  Trader Joe’s has a great version that are spaghetti noodles and I think the combination of the salmon over noodles and some extra glaze is just so yummy.  That being said, it would go great with zoodles or some roasted veggies as well!

How to Make Honey Glazed Salmon

Prepping the glaze: place all the ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk together.  Pour the glaze into a skillet and cook over medium heat until it thickens and starts to bubble, which will likely take about 5 minutes. 

Glazing the salmon: Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and place the salmon filets on the foil.  Using a spoon, scoop about a tbsp of glaze onto each salmon filet. Be careful not to touch the spoon to the salmon and then dip back into the glaze, since we are going to be reserving some of the glaze for after the salmon is cooked. Using a brush if you have one (if not the back of the spoon will work just fine), spread the glaze evenly over the salmon.  The salmon is now ready to be broiled!

Broiling the salmon: With the broiler set to 525, if you cook the filets for 6 mins, the salmon will be cooked to medium, if you cook them for 8 minutes, they will be cooked through.

Finish it off: Spoon some extra glaze onto to salmon, place salmon on noodles and top with chopped parsley and sesame seeds

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Cooking Time: 10 10

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

4 salmon filets
16 oz brown rice and quinoa spaghetti

Glaze:
4 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup coconut aminos
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dijon mustard
2 lemons, juiced
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
Red chili's
Sea salt
Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to broil at 525
2. In a medium sized pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions
3. In a medium sized bowl, combine glaze ingredients and whisk
4. Pour glaze ingredients into a skillet over medium heat
5. Cook until bubbly and thickened
6. Place salmon filet on baking sheet
7. Brush onto salmon, reserving a small amount for after
8. Place salmon in oven and cook for 6-8 min
9. Place salmon on noodles, pour extra glaze on salmon and top with sesame seeds and parsley