Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Teriyaki Glazed Salmon recipe! Tender salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection, then coated in a glossy, homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and a hint of fresh ginger for that perfect balance of savory and sweet. A quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce thickens to a luscious glaze that clings beautifully to the fish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for an elegant touch and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and vegetables. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful dinner, this recipe will become your go-to for effortless, restaurant-quality meals at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 0.33 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the teriyaki sauce and whisk well.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring often, until it thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is mostly cooked through.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
Reduce the heat to low and spoon the prepared teriyaki sauce generously over the salmon fillets. Let the salmon cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to glaze the fish.
Transfer the salmon to a serving plate, spoon any extra sauce from the skillet over the top, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.1 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 49.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 5055 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 182.1 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 3502 mg | 75% | |
*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.
