Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this easy-to-make Salmon Teriyaki served over steamed rice. The tender salmon fillets are marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, then grilled to perfection. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for an added touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Teriyaki:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Optionally, add cornstarch slurry for thickening. Set aside.
- Marinate the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry, place in a dish, and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet, cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes per side. Brush with sauce while cooking.
- Serve: Place salmon over rice, drizzle with reserved sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli, edamame, or a side salad.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
