What Is 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 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.
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.
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.
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
How to Serve 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.