Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
My teriyaki salmon recipe glazes flaky salmon with a homemade sticky-sweet marinade that adds tons of flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For The Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup water
For the Salmon Fillets
- 4 salmon fillets about 4 ounces each; skin off and cubed into one inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To Serve
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked edamame
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional for garnishing
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Tamari sauce, tamarind paste, Mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 cup of water and add it to the sauce mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Cook the sauce. Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the salmon fillets. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season them evenly with the salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil or a neutral oil if needed. Add the salmon cubes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the salmon for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Combine the salmon and sauce. Reduce the heat to low and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the salmon in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the salmon evenly, allowing the flavors to meld for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve. Divide the cooked rice evenly among serving plates. Top each portion with teriyaki-glazed salmon and a side of cooked edamame. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2387mg | Potassium: 1204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg
