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Teriyaki salmon served over rice with broccoli florets.
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Teriyaki Salmon

This easy teriyaki salmon is pan-seared until crisp, then glazed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, it’s glossy, garlicky, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy nights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salmon
Cuisine: Japanese Recipes
Keyword: Teriyaki Salmon
Servings: 2 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • white and black sesame seeds for garnishing

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari
  • ½ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
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Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients for the Teriyaki Sauce to a saucepan and simmer over low heat. Once the sauce thickens, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
  • Heat 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 is crispy. Cover the pan to ensure the salmon cooks through.
  • Remove the salmon from the heat, drizzle with teriyaki sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 2059mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g