Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce portions Salmon fillets
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Mirin
• 0.25 cup Sake
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Sliced green onions(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4. 4

   Place the salmon skin-side down (if applicable) and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.

5. 5

   Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 2 minutes, then pour the sauce mixture into the pan.

6. 6

   Let the sauce bubble and reduce for 1-2 minutes while spooning it continuously over the fish to glaze.

7. 7

   Remove the salmon from the pan once the sauce has thickened to a syrupy consistency.

8. 8

   Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving over steamed white rice.