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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Charred Zucchini & Bok Choy

Sticky, sweet, savory, and a little spicy — this salmon recipe is a total weeknight win! In this video, Chef E from New Leaf Table shows you how to make a wholesome, flavor-packed dinner featuring honey garlic glazed salmon, paired with blistered zucchini and bok choy tossed in a quick lemon basil oil. It’s ready in 30 minutes, naturally gluten- and dairy-free, and bursting with vibrant color and crunch.

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Seafood

30g Protein

Keto-Friendly

Ingredients

For the Salmon

Fresh:

4 wild-caught salmon fillets (4–6 oz each)

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

3 tablespoons raw honey

1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Staple:

2 tablespoons grass-fed butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)

3 tablespoons tamari (or coconut aminos)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or sriracha (for heat)

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon sea salt (Redmond Real Salt recommended)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Charred Zucchini & Bok Choy

Fresh:

2 medium zucchini, sliced into long thin strips

2 cups bok choy, ends trimmed and chopped (baby bok choy works great)

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves

Juice of 1 lemon

Staple:

2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (divided)

Sea salt and pepper, to taste

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Cook the Salmon (15 minutes total)

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking pan with unbleached parchment paper.

2. Pat salmon dry and season both sides with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Roast for 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until mostly opaque and just starting to flake.

4. Meanwhile, make the glaze:

a. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

b. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

c. Stir in tamari, honey, mustard (or sriracha), and rice vinegar.

d. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.

5. Remove salmon from the oven, pour glaze over fillets, and broil for 2–3 minutes — until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes.

Make the Charred Zucchini & Bok Choy (10 minutes)

6. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

7. Add zucchini and bok choy in a single layer; let cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to lightly char.

8. Flip and sauté another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.

9. In a small blender or bowl, combine basil, lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.

10. Drizzle basil-lemon oil over warm veggies and toss to coat.

Assemble & Serve

11. Plate salmon and spoon over any extra glaze from the pan.

12. Add a generous serving of charred zucchini and bok choy on the side.

13. Garnish with fresh green onions and a squeeze of lemon.

Total Macros:

Calories: 390

Protein: 30g

Carbohydrates: 16g

Fat: 24g

Nutrition Facts:

🐟 Salmon

Wild-caught salmon is basically nature’s multivitamin in fish form — packed with omega-3s that boost brainpower, reduce inflammation, and even support shiny hair and glowing skin.

The pink color? That’s from astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant that acts like SPF for your cells!

🍯 Raw Honey

A spoonful of raw honey not only sweetens naturally — it delivers enzymes, trace minerals, and antioxidants that support immune health.

Bonus: honey helps balance the salty-savory flavors in this glaze so your taste buds do a happy dance.

🧄 Garlic & Ginger

Garlic is like your body’s built-in security system — it boosts immune defense and fights off bacteria and viruses.

Ginger helps calm digestion, reduce inflammation, and adds that subtle zing that wakes up your palate.

🥒 Zucchini

Zucchini is 95% water — hydrating, filling, and super light.It’s like nature’s pasta but with fiber and vitamin C.

The skin contains lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that keep your eyes bright and healthy (so you can admire your beautiful meal longer).

🥬 Bok Choy

Bok choy might be the unsung hero of the cruciferous family— full of vitamin K, calcium, and folate, all key for bone strength and healthy cells.