Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 2 tablespoons warm water; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 pound fresh salmon fillets (cut into 4 fillets); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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This Teriyaki Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection and coated with a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

25 min

cook 15 min

Japanese

4.2 (43)

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Once hot, add the grated garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to release their flavors.
Pour in the soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the mixture simmer gently for 2 minutes while stirring often to combine and dissolve the sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and warm water to make a slurry. Add this to the saucepan, whisking continuously for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
Remove the pan from heat, stir in the sesame seeds, and mix well. Set the teriyaki sauce aside.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them evenly with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin side up and cook for 2 minutes, then flip so it is skin side down and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
Brush the teriyaki sauce onto the salmon fillets. Continue cooking for about 1 minute or until the salmon easily flakes apart with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring it is perfectly cooked and flavorful.