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Savory Japanese Teriyaki Salmon Recipe Easy Homemade with Sesame and Green Onions

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A quick and easy Japanese teriyaki salmon recipe featuring a homemade sticky-sweet glaze, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh green onions for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170g) each
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce, preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Toast the Sesame Seeds: Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Heat the Pan: Over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil to the skillet. When the oil shimmers, carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down.
  5. Sear the Salmon: Cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes without moving them until the skin is crispy and salmon mostly cooked through.
  6. Flip and Glaze: Flip the fillets carefully and pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Let it bubble and thicken while spooning it over the fish for 2-3 minutes until glossy and coated.
  7. Finish and Garnish: Remove salmon to a serving plate. Spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the fillets. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for a crispy sear. Control heat to avoid burning the glaze. Add a splash of water if sauce thickens too fast. Cook in batches if pan is crowded. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Vegetarian option: substitute salmon with firm tofu.

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