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Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
4.8 from 10 votes

Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

This teriyaki salmon recipe is the perfect weeknight meal with salmon glazed in sweet and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce, always delicious and easy to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, American

Ingredients

FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes omit if you don't want spicy
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • ¼ cup water cold
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
FOR THE TERIYAKI SALMON
  • 4 ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder or more to your preference - or use your own favorite seasoning blend
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • chili flakes for serving, chili flakes are spicy
  • sesame seeds for serving, chili flakes are spicy

Instructions

FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE
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  1. To a small pot, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili flakes, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and mirin.
  2. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes to thicken and allow the flavors to develop.
  3. To thicken (if desired), swirl together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until you have a thin slurry. Pour into the pot and stir to incorporate. Continue to heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat, cool, and store in the fridge. Strain, if desired. Set aside.
FOR THE TERIYAKI SALMON
  1. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Alternatively, heat a grill pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with Chinese 5 spice (or your own preferred seasonings) and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Grill the salmon skin side down (if using skin-on salmon) for 4-5 minutes, then flip the salmon and grill flesh side down for another 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through to your preference.
  4. Mop the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Serve the salmon and drizzle with a bit more teriyaki sauce as desired. Garnish with chili flakes and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • The FDA recommends salmon reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer. Cook to 165 degrees F for well done.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 1832mg (76%) Potassium 981mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 661IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1832mg 76%
Potassium 981mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 661IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.