Description
This Quick and Easy Salmon Teriyaki recipe offers a delicious and healthy Japanese-inspired main course featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and continue simmering for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear for 4–5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the salmon is cooked on one side.
- Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Coat with Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the salmon in the skillet and let it bubble gently for about 30 seconds, ensuring the fillets are thoroughly coated and glazed.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the skillet and plate immediately. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture. Serve hot with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a balanced and satisfying meal.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Use fresh ginger to enhance the sauce’s authentic flavor.
- Adjust honey quantity for desired sweetness.
