Teriyaki Salmon
Delight in a perfectly glazed Teriyaki Salmon, featuring tender, flaky fish coated in a rich, savory-sweet sauce ideal for a quick and healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the sauce over them. Marinate for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove salmon from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Spoon the thickened sauce over the salmon.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables; alternatively, broil the salmon for a slightly charred finish.
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