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Irresistible Teriyaki Salmon Recipe: Quick Glaze Magic
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Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skin on for extra crispness
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium if you’re watching the salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
  • Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat

Instructions

  • Pat the salmon dry and season with a pinch of salt. A dry surface = crisp skin. Trust me on this.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. This is your glaze—give it a little stir and a big smile.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the flesh is nearly cooked through.
  • Flip the fillets and pour the glaze into the pan. Let it simmer a minute to get a little bubbly. If you want it thicker, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes until glossy.
  • Remove from heat. Spoon extra glaze over the fillets and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot and shiny.