Japanese Teriyaki Salmon 1772238524668 W0wo
A classic Japanese dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets glazed in a rich, homemade sweet and savory soy-based sauce.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 clove Grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- 5
Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- 6
Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture into the pan and bring it to a simmer.
- 7
Spoon the sauce over the salmon continuously for 2 minutes as it thickens into a glossy glaze.
- 8
Remove from heat once the sauce coats the back of a spoon and the salmon is fully cooked.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
412
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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