Soy‑Glazed Salmon Teriyaki
Pan‑seared salmon brushed with a sweet soy‑teriyaki glaze, served with steamed rice.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Green onions, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to create the teriyaki glaze.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry, then season lightly with salt and pepper; heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and sear the salmon, skin side down, for 4‑5 minutes until crisp.
- 3
Flip the salmon, brush generously with the glaze, and continue cooking for another 3‑4 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until the fish is opaque and the glaze is glossy.
- 4
While the salmon finishes, steam the cooked rice or reheat it in the microwave.
- 5
Serve each salmon fillet over a bed of rice, drizzled with any remaining glaze, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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