Honey Teriyaki Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Honey Teriyaki Salmon, a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors with a touch of Asian-inspired flair. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection and generously glazed in a luxurious teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, honey, mirin, garlic, and ginger. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a glossy, velvety finish that clings beautifully to the fish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is impressive. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an added burst of freshness and texture. Whether served with steamed rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables, this dish is a showstopper that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to prepare the teriyaki sauce.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add cooking oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in the skillet, skin-side down (if applicable). Cook for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Allow it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the teriyaki sauce over the fillets to glaze them.
Remove from heat and transfer the salmon to serving plates. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.8 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2717 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 112.8 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*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.
