Lemon Ginger Fried Salmon Fillet

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more budget-friendly fish option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

Grate fresh ginger and garlic into a bowl and mix with soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Coat salmon fillets lightly with cornstarch on both sides.

Add salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.

Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Remove salmon from the skillet and let rest on a plate.

In the same skillet, add ginger-garlic mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Drizzle sesame oil over the ginger-garlic mixture and stir to combine.

Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.

Garnish with sliced green onions, lime wedges, and cilantro before serving.

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