Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon features tender, flaky salmon glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet, allowing it to simmer and coat the salmon. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat when salmon is cooked through and the sauce is glossy.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve the Teriyaki Salmon over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
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