Teriyaki Salmon

on
Teriyaki Salmon requires only a few ingredients and minimal effort but packs fantastic flavor. Moist and tender with a sweet and savory glaze, it’s sure to be a dinner hit!
Teriyaki Salmon over steamed rice on a black plate
Teriyaki Salmon
I realized as I went through my content schedule today that all the recipes I have planned for our Christmas series are meat and desserts, so I thought I’ll revamp this Teriyaki Salmon I first published on the blog in 2015 and include it for variety.
A sweet and savory salmon is a great dish to wow your holiday guests with minimal effort. It requires a few ingredients and is ready in minutes, yet delivers amazing flavor. Plus, it’s rich in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids for heart health. Win, win!
salmon fillets, brown sugar, mirin, soy sauce, sake, garlic, and ginger

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

Homemade teriyaki sauce is made of four simple ingredients which are soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. The ratio below is a good base point you can scale depending on what you need.
close
Volume 0%
 
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
I like to add grated ginger and minced garlic to the marinade for extra depth of flavor. You can also add dried red pepper flakes or minced fresh chili peppers for a kick of heat.
If you’re using the recipe as a glaze or sauce, simmer the mixture in a saucepan for about 3 to 5 minutes or until nice and thick. For a thicker consistency, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch dissolved in water) to the sauce mixture and cook until syrupy.
salmon fillets marinating in teriyaki sauce in a light blue bowl

How to Cook Salmon

The marinated fish fillets can be cooked in three ways, on the stovetop, in an oven, or hot grill.

Pan-fried on Stovetop

  • Drain the fish, reserving the marinade.
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat about one tablespoon of canola oil until hot. Add the salmon in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the reserved marinade and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until salmon fillets are opaque halfway up the sides.
  • Using a spatula, gently turn over the fillets on the other side. Continue to cook, basting regularly with the sauce, for about 3 to 4 minutes or just until opaque and begins to easily flake with a fork
  • Remove from pan and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
top-view shot of pan-fried salmon with teriyaki glaze over a bed of steamed rice on a black serving plate

Baked in the Oven

  • Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside. Drain salmon, reserving marinade.
  • Arrange salmon in a single on the prepared baking sheet and bake in a 400 F oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or just until opaque and begins to easily flake with a fork.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add reserved marinade and bring to a boil. Lower heat and continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove salmon from the oven and liberally brush with the reduced sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped onions, if desired.

Grilled on Hot Grill

  • Prepare marinade. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until thickened and reduced.
  • Preheat a grill to high and brush the grill grates with oil.
  • Pat the fillets dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place salmon a single layer on the hot grates. Grill, basting occasionally with the sauce, for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or just until opaque and begins to easily flake with a fork.
Teriyaki-glazed salmon with chopped onions and sesame seeds over steamed rice on a black serving plate

What to Serve with Teriyaki Salmon

Steamed rice pairs well with the moist and flaky fish, and makes a great canvas for the sweet and savory sauce. Other starches such as quinoa, roasted potatoes, and egg noodles are also great options.
Make it a complete meal with vegetable sides such as roasted green bean mushroom stir-fry, curried okra, or your favorite green salad.
Teriyaki Salmon over steamed rice on a black plate
 Print Recipe Leave a Comment
5 from 2 votes

Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon requires only a few ingredients and minimal effort but packs fantastic flavor. Moist and tender with a sweet and savory glaze, it's sure to be a dinner hit!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
 Course: Main Entree
 Cuisine: Asian
 Keyword: seafood, Teriyaki Salmon
 Servings:  servings
 Calories: 269kcal
 Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
  • 4 (4 ounces each) salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • sesame seeds, toasted
  • green onions, chopped
US Customary - Metric
Powered by Chicory

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Stir together until well-blended and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add salmon fillets and marinate for about 30 minutes. Drain salmon well and pat dry. Reserve marinade and set aside.
  • In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat oil, swirling to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the salmon in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the reserved marinade and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until salmon fillets are opaque halfway up the sides.
  • Using a spatula, gently turn over the fillets on the other side. Continue to cook, basting regularly with the sauce, for about 3 to 4 minutes or just until opaque and begins to easily flake with a fork,
  • Remove from pan and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Comments

Post a Comment