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Teriyaki salmon

Teriyaki Salmon

This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is glazed with a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, cooked to perfection, and ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner in.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Salmon Fillets: 4 fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup
  • Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Honey: 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
  • Rice Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
  • Sesame Seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Green Onions: 2, sliced
  • Neutral Oil: 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix cornstarch with water in a separate bowl.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add neutral oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden, then flip.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Pour sauce over salmon, add cornstarch slurry, and simmer until thick and glossy.
  6. Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then rest for 1 minute.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate with rice or noodles and extra sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Use skin-on salmon for better texture and easier cooking.
  • Don’t overcook salmon—look for slight opacity in the center.
  • Double the sauce for use over rice or noodles.
  • Make sauce ahead of time and store for quick dinners.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-seared
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Teriyaki Salmon, Japanese salmon recipe, quick salmon dinner, easy teriyaki glaze