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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 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • ¼ 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
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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.

Notes

You can also cook the salmon in the oven or on the grill. 
Oven
  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside. Drain salmon, reserving marinade.
  2. 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 flake with a fork easily.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the salmon from the oven and liberally brush with the reduced sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped onions, if desired.
Grill
  1. Prepare marinade. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until thickened and reduced.
  2. Preheat a grill to high and brush the grill grates with oil.
  3. Pat the fillets dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 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 flake easily with a fork.

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