Teriyaki Salmon Recipe | Sweet and Savory Japanese-Style Glazed Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon is a flavorful seafood dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a rich homemade teriyaki glaze. Made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, the glaze caramelizes beautifully as the salmon cooks, creating a glossy finish and an irresistible balance of sweet and savory flavors.
This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. Ready in just 30 minutes, it pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables, noodles, or a fresh Asian-style salad. Packed with protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, this Japanese-inspired dish is both nutritious and delicious.
Cooking Method
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and grated ginger.
- Mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and spoon the sauce over the salmon as it simmers.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon with a glossy glaze.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
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