Quick Teriyaki Salmon (or Tofu) with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 14 oz or firm tofu(optional)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 2 tbsp mirin (or sweet cooking rice wine)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (for searing)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)(optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 10 minutes): Cut broccoli into florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch with water until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook broccoli (about 5 minutes): Steam broccoli until bright green and crisp-tender (or sauté in a splash of water with a lid until tender). Keep warm.

3. 3

   Sear salmon or tofu (about 10 minutes): Pat salmon dry. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through (or sear tofu until golden on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side).

4. 4

   Glaze and finish (about 5 minutes): Reduce heat to medium. Pour teriyaki mixture into the pan and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened. If using, stir in sesame oil. Spoon glaze over salmon/tofu and serve with broccoli.