Gourmet Salmon Teriyaki

Gourmet Salmon Teriyaki

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze.

Easy DinnerSalmonTeriyaki

Equipment Needed

  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 4.00 filletsSkin-on Salmon Fillets(4-6 oz each, patted dry)
  • 1.00 pinchSalt(To taste)
  • 1.00 teaspoonNeutral Oil (Canola/Grapeseed)(For searing)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsMirin(Adds sweetness and depth)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsSake(Adds a subtle umami flavor)
  • 4.00 teaspoonsDark Brown Sugar(Adjust to your sweetness preference)

Instructions

1

Season salmon fillets lightly with salt and coat the skin with oil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Place salmon skin-side down in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Sear for 10-12 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Flip the salmon and whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a small bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Reduce heat to low and pour the sauce over the salmon.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Simmer for 1-3 minutes, basting the salmon with the sauce until it thickens and glazes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

If the salmon is cooked through before the sauce thickens, transfer it to a plate and continue to simmer the sauce until it reaches desired consistency.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Pour the sauce over the salmon and serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes