Description
This Quick and Easy Salmon Teriyaki recipe features perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory and sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight meal that can be paired with steamed vegetables or rice. The recipe offers a delicious Asian-inspired flavor using simple ingredients, with options for gluten-free and baking or air-frying alternatives.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Salmon: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Glaze Salmon: During the last minute of cooking, pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the salmon to coat and glaze the fillets thoroughly. This allows the sauce to caramelize slightly and infuse flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the salmon from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top for added texture and flavor. Serve the salmon hot alongside rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can bake the salmon in the oven or air-fry it as an alternative to pan-searing for different texture and convenience.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari in place of soy sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce by varying the amount of honey according to your taste preference.
