Description
This quick and flavorful Teriyaki Salmon features a glossy, savory-sweet glaze that perfectly complements tender, pan-seared salmon fillets. It’s an easy, nutritious Japanese-inspired meal ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or off
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin (or substitute: 1 tbsp water + 1 tsp sugar)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden and easily releases.
- Flip fillets, reduce heat, and pour teriyaki sauce into the pan. Simmer, spooning sauce over the salmon, for 2-4 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze and the fish is cooked through.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the salmon if desired.
Notes
Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: teriyaki salmon, Japanese salmon recipe, quick Japanese dinner, gluten-free teriyaki, easy salmon recipe