Salmon Teriyaki Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Teriyaki Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Thicken the Sauce
Once the mixture simmers, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Cooking the Salmon
- 3
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 4
Cook the Salmon
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillet in the skillet, skin side down.
- 5
Add the Teriyaki Sauce
After 3-4 minutes, carefully flip the salmon. Pour half of the prepared teriyaki sauce over the salmon and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the salmon from the skillet and drizzle with the remaining teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Optional Side Dishes
- 7
Prepare Steamed Rice
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves rinsing the rice, adding it to boiling water, and simmering until tender.
- 8
Prepare Steamed Broccoli
In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes until vibrant green and tender.