Low Sodium Salmon Teriyaki
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this healthy and flavorful Low Sodium Salmon Teriyaki recipe! Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets are bathed in a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s rich, sweet, and tangy, yet surprisingly low in sodium. Featuring low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a touch of minced garlic and ginger, this recipe delivers all the umami goodness without compromising heart health. The sauce is thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, ensuring a glossy finish that beautifully coats each piece of fish. Quick to make in just 25 minutes, this salmon pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or brown rice for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a stunning dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Perfect for those seeking a lighter take on classic salmon teriyaki.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 each garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing your teriyaki sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry. Add this to the teriyaki sauce mixture and stir well to combine.
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 5 minutes.
Flip the salmon fillets carefully and pour the teriyaki sauce over the top. Reduce the heat to medium and let the salmon cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the salmon is done and the sauce has thickened.
Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving platter. Spoon any remaining sauce from the skillet over the salmon.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately with steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2536 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 150.9 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*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.
