Gut-Loving Teriyaki Salmon

This recipe has become a weeknight hero in our house. It’s a gut-loving, family-approved upgrade that lets you skip the store-bought teriyaki sauce—without sacrificing flavor.

It’s full of bold taste, packed with nutrients, and totally guilt-free. Here’s why this gut-friendly teriyaki salmon is a staple I swear by:

1. Coconut Aminos > Soy Sauce 

No bloating, no inflammation—just clean umami flavor without gluten, soy, or excess sodium.

2. Raw Local Honey Instead of Sugar

Naturally sweet, full of antioxidants, and gut-friendly—this honey supports health and taste. Click here to uncover the numerous benefits of local honey. 

3. Ginger + Garlic = Gut Goals

These anti-inflammatory heroes support digestion, boost immunity, and elevate flavor.

4. Wild-Caught Salmon = Clean Protein + Brain-Boosting Omega-3s

Side note: All fish eaters MUST read Dr. Daryl's blog post on the types of fish that are friends and foes (ones swimming in mercury!) 

As for salmon, here’s the gist: Never eat farmed or Atlantic salmon, as they are loaded with mercury and even food dyes!  However, Wild-Caught salmon gives your body tidal waves of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, supporting brain health, glowing skin, and mood. It’s free from antibiotics and harmful additives often found in farmed fish. Plus, wild salmon’s natural diet means better nutrient quality and a more vibrant flavor. 

5. No Junk. No Seed Oils. Just Real Food.

Most store-bought sauces are full of chemicals, including SEED OILS. If you only make one change in life, it should be throwing all your seed oils in the trash, as they are more toxic than cigarettes!

Click here for all the horrific details of how seed oils drive up MASSIVE amounts of inflammation in the body, a major contributor to heart disease, cancer, and even dementia and Alzheimer’s.

My version uses nourishing oils and other gut-loving ingredients.

Ingredients 

• 2 wild-caught salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
• ½ tsp fresh lime or lemon juice
• Pinch of chili flakes (optional—for mild heat)
• 1 tbsp water (to thin the sauce slightly, optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
• Optional: sliced red pepper, scallions, and microgreens

Directions

Make the Teriyaki Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, raw honey, sesame oil, lime juice, and water (if needed to thin). Add chili flakes if using.

Marinate the Salmon:

Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or ziplock bag. Pour ¾ of the sauce over the fish and marinate for 15–30 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the fridge).

Cook the Salmon:

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down, and cook for about 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and glazed.

Thicken the Remaining Sauce (Optional):

Pour the leftover ¼ of the sauce into the pan during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, letting it reduce slightly to a sticky glaze.

Plate and Garnish:

Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Add red pepper slices or microgreens if desired for color and crunch.

For a gut-friendly twist, skip the white rice and serve your salmon over a fluffy bed of quinoa. It’s high in fiber and plant-based protein, making it the perfect base to soak up that flavorful teriyaki glaze.

Quinoa:

1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water.
2. Add to a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
4. Fluff with a fork and squeeze in a little lime juice for brightness.
5. Spoon quinoa into a bowl or plate, place the salmon on top, and drizzle with extra sauce. Add steamed veggies or cucumber slices on the side for a complete, nourishing meal.
   

TOXINS are everywhere and consistently attacking your gut, 24/7. It never gets a break and wasn’t designed to handle the immense stress and chemicals that our modern world bombards us with. 

The system that is in control of your happiness (90% of serotonin, the feel-good hormone, lives in your gut) and health (80% of the immune system lives in your gut) should be your TOP PRIORITY. 

Because without happiness and health, what else is left?!

In coming: Gut Punch! It’s a revolutionary flavorless formula that combines dairy-free colostrum + IgG and 100% grass-finished organic collagen peptides to heal and seal your gut wall (leaky gut), eliminate harmful pathogens, and restore and strengthen your digestive health. 

In short, it’s exactly what guts, of all ages, NEED right now! So go on, and give toxins a one-two-punch OUT of your body! You got this, champ!