Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOcean ZenTeriyaki Salmon Recipe

Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Ocean Zen
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled salmon glazed with teriyaki sauce served with rice.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Salmon

Teriyaki Sauce

Rice

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Teriyaki Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Teriyaki Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Sauce

    Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Salmon

  1. 3

    Prepare the Salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Grill the Salmon

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets on the grill skin-side down. Brush the top of the salmon with the teriyaki sauce.

  3. 5

    Cook the Salmon

    Grill the salmon for about 4-6 minutes on each side, brushing with more teriyaki sauce halfway through. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 6

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 7

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it on plates. Place the grilled salmon on top of the rice and drizzle with extra teriyaki sauce if desired.

  2. 9

    Garnish

    Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top of the salmon for garnish. Serve immediately.

More from Ocean Zen