Glazed Teriyaki Salmon
Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering Glazed Teriyaki Salmon, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection and slathered in a rich, homemade teriyaki glaze made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of garlic and ginger for a bold yet balanced flavor profile. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the glossy glaze clings beautifully to the salmon, creating a show-stopping dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a pop of fresh green onion for an extra touch of flavor and texture. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe pairs perfectly with steamed rice and crisp vegetables for an easy, restaurant-quality meal your whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon (optional for garnish) sesame seeds
- 2 stalks, sliced (optional for garnish) green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Heat the teriyaki sauce mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it begins to simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season them lightly with salt, if desired.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) into the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the edges of the salmon look opaque.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and brush a generous amount of the teriyaki glaze over the tops of the fillets. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate. Brush with additional teriyaki glaze, if desired.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation, if desired.
Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 5173 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.5 g | ||
| Protein | 155.6 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
