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Salmon Teriyaki
This recipe for salmon teriyaki is seared salmon fillets coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 4 ounces each)
- For the teriyaki sauce:
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons of Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- For the teriyaki sauce: Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Set sauce aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Place the salmon, skin side up in the pan and sear until a golden brown crust forms, about 5 minutes. Turn the salmon and cook for approximately 5 minutes on the other side, or until cooked through.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Add the sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
619mg
(18%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
23.2mg
(26%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 23.2mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.