This cozy Teriyaki Salmon is simple, glossy, and full of comforting flavor. The salmon cooks quickly while the sauce turns sticky and rich, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it with rice or veggies for a meal that feels special but stays effortless.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- In a separate small bowl, stir cornstarch with water until smooth, then whisk into the sauce.
- Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip salmon and pour teriyaki sauce into the pan.
- Simmer for 4-6 minutes, spooning sauce over salmon until thick and glossy and salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Tip
For extra shine, let the sauce bubble gently for the final minute while continuously spooning it over the salmon.
This Teriyaki Salmon is perfect over fluffy rice, and it’s easy to double if you’re feeding a crowd.
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Teriyaki Salmon
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Sweet and savory teriyaki salmon cooked in a glossy homemade sauce, perfect for easy dinners.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp neutral oil
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk into the sauce.
3. Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.
5. Flip salmon and pour sauce into the pan.
6. Simmer 4-6 minutes, spooning sauce over salmon until thick and salmon is cooked through.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired