Name: How To Make Teriyaki Salmon - Easy And Delicious Weeknight Dinner Idea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 Salmon Fillets (2-3cm thick); 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Cooking Oil; 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 Tbsp Cooking Sake; 1 Tbsp Mirin; 1 tsp Sugar; pinch of salt & pepper (for seasoning the salmon); Roasted Sesame Seeds (garnish, optional); Chopped Green Onions (garnish, optional)

How To Make Teriyaki Salmon - Easy And Delicious Weeknight Dinner Idea

Easy Kid-friendly Main Popular Salmon Seafood Teriyaki Under 30 Minutes Weeknight Dinner Idea

Teriyaki sauce represents Japanese dishes, and Japanese people love this sweet, salty, and savory grilled aroma sauce. Japanese authentic Teriyaki sauce is commonly made of just four ingredients: soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

This simple sauce pairs really well with a wide range of ingredients such as chicken, fish, and even vegetables like renkon or konnyaku. You'll find Teriyaki dishes not only in homemade cooking but also on chain restaurant menus, like the Teriyaki burger at McDonald’s. As you can see from these examples, Teriyaki sauce is a magical sauce that makes everything delicious.

In this recipe, we'll show you how to make "Teriyaki Salmon". Even if you're not a fan of fish, you're sure to love this flavorful dish! Once you've tried an authentic Japanese Teriyaki dish, you'll be hooked and craving more. So, remember this recipe to recreate delicious Teriyaki dishes with your favorite ingredients.

By the way, let's talk about the salmon available at Japanese supermarkets. They typically come in two types: salted and unsalted. Salted salmon is best for grilling and is a popular choice for traditional Japanese breakfasts and bento lunch boxes. On the other hand, unsalted salmon is perfect for seasoned dishes like Teriyaki salmon or deep-fried salmon. If you have options, go for unsalted salmon to avoid making your dish too salty!

Additionally, the salmon we're using is diagonally cut into 2-3cm slices, a common size found in Japanese supermarkets. If you only have a large salmon fillet, simply slice it into similar-sized pieces. This ensures your dish turns out just as delicious as in this recipe.

Whether or not you're familiar with Teriyaki sauce, try out this delicious teriyaki salmon at home by making it for a quick weeknight dinner!

Overview

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Total servings: 2

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

2 Salmon Fillets (2-3cm thick)
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Cooking Oil
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Cooking Sake
1 Tbsp Mirin
1 tsp Sugar
pinch of salt & pepper (for seasoning the salmon)
Roasted Sesame Seeds (garnish, optional)
Chopped Green Onions (garnish, optional)

Expert's Tip

You may come across Teriyaki Sauce in your local supermarket, but try out this one instead! The ingredients are simple, and you don’t need to gather all the Japanese seasonings required for Teriyaki sauce. Once you have it at home, you’ll be able to make various Teriyaki dishes instantly with your favorite ingredients.

Instructions

1) Gathering the Ingredients

Gather the ingredients together.

2) Salting the Salmon Fillets

Sprinkle a pinch of salt on each salmon fillet and set them aside for 10 minutes.

3) Mixing Together the Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

Mix soy sauce, cooking sake, mirin and sugar together in a bowl and set aside.

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4) Dusting the Salmon with All-Purpose Flour

After 10 minutes, remove the moisture from the salmon with paper towels. Sprinkle a light amount of all-purpose flour on each salmon fillet.

Tip: You can also use corn or potato starch.

5) Pan-Frying the Salmon

Pour cooking oil into a frying pan and heat it over medium heat. Place the salmon into the pan skin-side down.

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6) Adding the Teriyaki Sauce to the Pan

Once the skin side becomes golden brown, flip the salmon over and add the seasoning mixture from earlier. Cook over low to medium heat until done.

7) Serving the Teriyaki Salmon

Plate the teriyaki salmon however you desire. If you'd like, sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped green onion on top. Enjoy!

About the author

Megumi Moriya

Megumi is a recipe writer based in Chiba, Japan. She carries a Bachelor in the Faculty of Foreign Studies and is interested in creating content about Japanese cuisine and traditional confectioneries. Megumi is most interested in making Japanese recipe content, and in her free time, she likes to play the piano, make handcrafted goods, and hula dance. She hopes to inspire Japanese Taste readers to make Japanese recipes at home and of course share more about Japanese culture.

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