Description
This Quick and Easy Salmon Teriyaki recipe offers a deliciously glazed salmon fillet cooked to perfection on the stovetop. Featuring a simple homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it adds an authentic Asian flair that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (or additional honey if unavailable)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and ensure a nice sear.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined to form the flavorful glaze.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down if they have skin, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip each fillet and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the salmon to cook through evenly.
- Glaze with Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon in the skillet, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes while spooning the sauce over the fish. This thickens the sauce and gives a beautiful glaze.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat once the salmon is fully cooked and the sauce is glossy. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving to add texture and a fresh bite.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables to create a complete and balanced meal.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari sauce for soy sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Mirin adds a subtle sweetness and depth; you can replace it with additional honey if it’s unavailable.
