Salmon Teriyaki
Indulge in the savory-sweet perfection of Salmon Teriyaki, a Japanese-inspired dish that's as simple to prepare as it is elegant. This recipe features tender salmon fillets infused with a homemade teriyaki sauce made from a harmonious blend of soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, delivering an irresistible umami flavor. Pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a thickened sauce, the salmon is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a garnish of fresh, crisp scallions. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet flavorful recipe will soon become a household favorite. Keywords: Salmon Teriyaki recipe, Japanese salmon, homemade teriyaki sauce, quick dinner ideas, easy fish recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup mirin
- 0.25 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 pieces scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar is dissolved to create the teriyaki sauce.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the fillets, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Reserve the remaining sauce.
Cover and marinate the salmon in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the salmon from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Discard the marinade.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, pour in the reserved teriyaki sauce. Cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the thickened sauce over them to glaze.
Sprinkle the salmon with sesame seeds and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1259 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*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.
