I can’t take credit for this recipe for salmon teriyaki. It’s actually something my mom has been making for years, except she uses a store bought sauce. Salmon is a favorite in my household, one of my twins requests it all the time. Flaky and tender fish with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce – how could you go wrong? I always order salmon teriyaki when I go to restaurants, so I’m so happy that it’s super simple to make at home.
How Do You Make Salmon Teriyaki?
This recipe starts with the teriyaki sauce – it takes about 5 minutes to make and uses basic ingredients that you probably already have in the house. This teriyaki sauce is great for stir fry too. After you’ve got the sauce made, place the salmon in a pan and sear it on both sides to a golden brown. It’s really worth the extra cooking time to sear the fish; the outside gets crispy and the inside stays tender for an awesome texture contrast. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon, and dinner is served!
This salmon teriyaki is a quick meal to make, it’s ready in about 20 minutes. The teriyaki sauce can be made up to 3 days before you plan to use it. Or you can make a double batch and put some in the freezer for next time. This recipe is perfect served over steamed rice with a side of broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner, but is elegant enough to serve to company. The sesame seeds and green onion are the perfect finishing touches that make this dish taste like it came straight out of a Japanese restaurant. I try and use a high quality fresh salmon here, it really makes a difference in the final dish.
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This post was originally published on April 24, 2016 and was updated August 29, 2017 with new photos.
