These Tamari and Honey Salmon Suckers are as beautiful as they are delicious, featuring a rich tamari and honey glaze finished with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. It is a nutritious, quick-cooking appetizer or a meal with your favorite side. It has a tasty balance of savory and sweet flavors.
What are Tamari and Honey Salmon Suckers?
Tamari and honey salmon suckers are an easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal or serve as an appetizer at your next dinner party.
This fish dish is hearty and satisfying but light enough even for the diet savvy!
Is Salmon Good for You? The Health Benefits
Salmon is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamin D, selenium, and essential B vitamins, which support energy levels and metabolic health.
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Heart & Brain Health: It is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower inflammation and protect your heart and brain.
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Low in Mercury: Unlike many large ocean fish, salmon contains exceptionally low levels of mercury, making it a safe option for regular meals.
The Salmon Guide: Wild vs. Farmed & Varieties
When buying salmon, your first choice is between wild-caught and farm-raised. While modern 2026 farming practices have improved sustainability and closed the omega-3 gap by optimizing fish feed, key differences in price, availability, and texture remain.
Farmed Salmon
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Price & Availability: Budget-friendly and consistently available year-round.
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Characteristics: Features a milder flavor and a softer, distinctly fattier texture with visible white fat lines.
Wild Salmon
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Price & Availability: Highly seasonal and limited, making it a premium, more expensive choice.
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Characteristics: Offers a lean texture, vibrant natural color, and a robust, robustly savory flavor.
Popular Salmon Varieties
Not all salmon tastes the same. Most grocery store options belong to one of these major varieties:
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Atlantic: Virtually all Atlantic salmon on the market is farmed, offering a rich, buttery bite.
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King (Chinook): The largest Pacific species, prized for its high fat content and luxurious texture.
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Sockeye: Known for its deep red color and intense, deeply savory flavor.
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Coho: A medium-fat, milder alternative that sits comfortably between Sockeye and King.
Sides to Tamari and Honey Salmon Suckers
You don’t need to add anything else if you choose to serve this salmon dish as an appetizer. Or, you can serve it with a side of gluten free crackers and thinly sliced green onions. For a light meal, add a light green salad.
For dinner, serve the salmon in a bowl over Spanish rice or Simple Rice With Parsley. Or serve the the salmon with your favorite gluten free noodle dish.
storing cooked salmon suckers
The best way to store cooked salmon is in a closed container in the fridge. This will keep the salmon moist and fresh tasting. The salmon will keep for up to 2 days when refrigerated.
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