How To Make Teriyaki Salmon?
I cook salmon on a weekly basis because it is healthy and rich with omega-3 fatty acids, protein and low in calories. Salmon is delicious and healthy, such as this easy salmon teriyaki recipe.
The recipe calls for only four (4) basic ingredients: salmon, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and it’s cooked a skillet on stove top.
It is one of the best salmon recipes ever,
just like everyone’s favorite chicken teriyaki.
Salmon on Stove
I love to pan-fry salmon (skin side down) on the stove top. Use a pan or skillet (non-stick preferred) until the skin becomes super crispy. Use low to medium heat on the stove to cook the salmon.
Cover the skillet so the entire fish is cooked through. The end result is moist, tender, perfectly cooked salmon on stove that is bursting with natural sweetness.
Teriyaki Sauce
Homemade teriyaki sauce is the best and you need only 3 ingredients: soy sauce, mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) and sugar. Soy sauce is the main ingredient; you can’t make teriyaki sauce without it.
You can get mirin at Japanese or Asian stores. You can also buy it online. Cook the teriyaki sauce mixture on low heat in a sauce pan until it thickens.
What Vegatables to Serve with Teriyaki Salmon
I love serving boiled broccoli florets with the salmon. Assemble a rice bowl by filling the bowl with steamed rice, place the salmon on top of the rice, and then drizzle the teriyaki sauce on top.
The rice bowl will make a complete and nutritious meal for lunch or dinner. It’s also great as a bento to school or work.
What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?
This meal is best served with steamed rice. For a wholesome Japanese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe is only 532 calories per serving.
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Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon Teriyaki is an easy Japanese recipe and takes only 4 key ingredients. Serve the salmon with steamed rice and teriyaki sauce for a delicious salmon teriyaki bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon oil
- white and black sesame seeds, for garnishing
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in the Teriyaki Sauce in a saucepan and reduce it on low heat. As soon as the teriyaki sauce thickens, remove it from heat. Let cool.
- Heat up a pan or skillet over low to medium heat. Add a bit of oil and pan-sear the salmon (skin-side down) until the bottom part becomes super crispy. Cover the pan or skillet to make sure that the salmon is cooked through. Remove the salmon from heat, drizzle with the teriyaki sauce and garnish with the sesame. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
2 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 532Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 125mgSodium 2059mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 1gSugar 26gProtein 48g
Wanda
Hi Bee,
Can I tell you that your web site is my “go to” for a lot of my main dishes? As soon as I saw this recipe (and I LOVE salmon), I ran out to the store and purchased the mirin? I have always wanted to learn how to make teriyaki sauce and had no idea how easy it was! The salmon was delicious!! Thanks for the ideas and keep doing what you’re doing!
Rasa Malaysia
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Lillian
I cook this every 2-3 weeks, my family seems can’t ever get bored with this recipe. So easy to make! Your 3-cup chicken/squid, gen tso’s chix, and chix stew with black fungus are in my monthly menu rotation :)
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Lilian, awesome please try more recipes on my site!!
Kelly
Made this for my husband and I. Absolutely delicious and such a quick meal. Thank you!
Katharine
This was soooo delicious. I made tonight for my mom and she loved it! Thank you.
tammie nguyen
try your recipe last night. for fathers day n enjoyed it. husband was pleased.. my son wasnt to thrill but i add one scramble egg with it and hes like this the best. :P after 10 min of crying i dont like this. had add a few drop of soy sauce he clean the bowl up :D thanks again
Rasa Malaysia
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Wendy
Made his for the first time tonight … it was SUPERB!! And would definitely make double the sauce amount. We served it on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce rather than rice (less carbs). Awesome dish!!
Rasa Malaysia
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Carla
I tried it with Mahi Mahi and loved it.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome, Mahi Mahi sounds good I will have to try it!
C. Sal
I roasted the salmon instead of pan searing it, the teriyaki sauce is super delicious ? I just doubled the recipe!
Rasa Malaysia
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Neli Howard | Delicious Meets Healthy
I LOVELOVELOVE this. Hands down my favorite salmon recipe. My husband always requests that I make this for dinner! Thanks so much for an awesome recipe.
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Joyce
Is it dark or light soy sauce : ?