Description
Flaky, tender salmon fillets glazed in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water, then stir into the sauce.
4. Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
5. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through.
8. Brush or pour teriyaki sauce over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
9. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
You can bake the salmon instead — 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, then brush with sauce before serving.
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: teriyaki salmon, healthy salmon recipe, quick dinner, honey soy glaze, easy fish recipe