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🐟 Teriyaki Salmon Recipe (Easy & Flavorful Japanese-Style Salmon)

Make restaurant-style Teriyaki Salmon at home with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce. Quick, healthy, and perfect for weeknight dinners!

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Serves: 2–3

🧂 Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, 150–200g each)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake (optional)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Teriyaki Sauce

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Stir until sugar dissolves. (If you like a thicker sauce, add cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp water.)

Step 2: Pan-Sear the Salmon

  1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove salmon and set aside.

Step 3: Glaze with Sauce

  1. In the same pan, pour the prepared teriyaki sauce.
  2. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Return salmon to the pan and spoon the glaze over it until coated.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

  • Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice, sautéed veggies, or noodles.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice or Japanese sticky rice.
  • Pair with miso soup or pickled cucumber salad for a full Japanese-style meal.

❓ FAQs About Teriyaki Salmon

Q1: Can I use bottled teriyaki sauce instead of homemade?
A1: Yes, but homemade sauce has a fresher and richer flavor with better control over sweetness.

Q2: Can I bake Teriyaki Salmon instead of pan-searing?
A2: Absolutely. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, brushing with sauce halfway through.

Q3: What kind of salmon works best?
A3: Fresh Atlantic or sockeye salmon fillets work great; skin-on helps keep moisture.

Q4: Can I meal-prep Teriyaki Salmon?
A4: Yes, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on a pan.

Q5: How can I make it gluten-free?
A5: Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.

🥢 Tips for Perfect Teriyaki Salmon

  • Don’t overcook salmon — it should flake easily and stay moist inside.
  • Let the sauce thicken before glazing for a glossy finish.
  • Add a touch of lemon juice for freshness.

🍴 Similar Recipes You’ll Love

  • Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
  • Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe
  • Japanese Rice Bowl (Donburi)
  • Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
  • Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)


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