Description
This Glazed Peach Salmon is the perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Fresh peaches are blended into a vibrant glaze with ginger, lemon, and honey, then spooned over juicy salmon filets. Whether you’re cooking for guests or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and flavorful dish is a summer favorite that’s healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon filets (about 6 oz each, preferably wild-caught)
- 2 large ripe peaches (pitted, skins optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- ½ lemon (juiced, about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp honey (or agave)
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Optional: Chopped fresh herbs (basil or cilantro), chili flakes for heat
Substitutions: Use nectarines or canned peaches if fresh aren’t available. Swap honey for maple syrup or brown sugar. Trout or chicken breast can substitute for salmon.
Instructions
- Dry the Salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and set aside on a shallow plate.
- Make the Glaze: In a blender or food processor, combine peaches, ginger, lemon juice, honey, water, coconut aminos, and sea salt. Blend until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Marinate the Salmon: Reserve ⅓ cup of the glaze for serving. Pour the rest over the salmon filets and let them marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon filets skin-side down. Cook for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes, or until the internal temp reaches ~130°F. Remove and let rest.
- Serve: Spoon the reserved peach glaze over each filet. Garnish with herbs or chili flakes if desired. Serve with rice, quinoa, or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Grill Option: This recipe works beautifully on a grill—just use a grill pan or foil to avoid sticking.
- Meal Prep Tip: Cooked salmon keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and tastes great cold or reheated.
- Peach Prep: You can leave the skin on for more texture and fiber, or peel for a smoother glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with glaze
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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