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title: "Teriyaki Salmon (Whole30)" source_url: https://40aprons.com/teriyaki-salmon-whole30/ source: 40aprons.com meal_type: dinner protein_type: seafood cuisine: "American, Japanese" servings: 4 prep_minutes: 10 cook_minutes: 10 total_minutes: 20 macros_per_serving: calories: 339 protein_g: 34 fat_g: 18 total_carbs_g: 7 fiber_g: ? net_carbs_g: 7 thai_easy: true tags: []

Teriyaki Salmon (Whole30)

This teriyaki salmon is a quick and flavorful recipe that's Whole30 compliant. Naturally sweetened with coconut aminos, this Japanese inspired recipe is delicious over cauliflower rice!

Source: 40aprons.com

Macros (per serving)

• Calories: 339 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Net carbs: 7 g (total 7g − fiber ?g)

Time

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or refined coconut oil
• 4 salmon filets (about 4-6 ounces each)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
• 1/2 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot
• 1 tablespoon water
• green onions for garnish (if desired)
• sesame seeds for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

1. Mix together the garlic, ginger, aminos, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil in a bowl.
2. Add half of the marinade to a ziplock bag. Add the other half to a saucepan and set to one side.
3. Put the salmon filets in the ziplock bag and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium high heat. Once hot, add the salmon filets. Don't overcrowd the skillet, you may have to cook two at a time.
5. Cook the salmon for about for 3-4 minutes on each side.
6. While the salmon is cooking, bring the marinade in the saucepan to a simmer.
7. Whisk the arrowroot and water together in a small bowl.
8. Slowly add the arrowroot mixture to the marinade and whisk it together. Simmer until thickened.
9. Serve the salmon with the teriyaki sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Thailand notes

✅ Ingredients readily available in Thailand.

Substitutions:

• coconut aminos → use light soy sauce (less sweet) — widely available
• avocado → seasonal — Nov-Feb is cheapest, imported from Chiang Mai

All ingredients readily available at Tops/Rimping/Villa supermarkets.