Teriyaki Salmon (with Best Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Teriyaki Salmon (with Best Sauce)
Description
Teriyaki Salmon (with Best Sauce) includes salmon fillets seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper, then grilled over a hot, smoky grill or cast-iron pan. The cooking is brief, generally 2–3 minutes per side, enough to cook through without drying out the fish, resulting in a juicy and tender texture with slight caramelization on the surface.
The accompanying teriyaki sauce is made by whisking together teriyaki sauce, water, white sugar, brown sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a dash of ground ginger. Cornstarch dissolved in water thickens the sauce as it simmers briefly to a shiny glaze. This balance of sweet, tangy, and subtle spice flavors enhances the natural richness of the salmon.
Serving suggestions include pouring the sauce generously over the salmon just before serving, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. It can be enjoyed over steamed jasmine rice and grilled vegetables such as zucchini to create a balanced meal. The preparation tips highlight the importance of a very hot grill for proper searing and the option to make the sauce ahead, which stores well refrigerated for about a week.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon 6-8 oz each, about 1-inch thick, fillets
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce such as Kikkoman
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup white sugar plus more to taste
- ¼ cup brown sugar very tightly packed
- orange juice of 2 fresh wedges
- 2 TB cornstarch fully dissolved in 2 TB water
- ground ginger dash
- sesame seeds thinly sliced green onions, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- In a heavy medium pan, combine all sauce ingredients. Whisk to combine well. Bring to a boil. Lower to simmer and whisk until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Taste and add more sugar, if you like it sweeter. Keep warm.
- Thoroughly dry salmon fillets with paper towels. Sprinkle a light layer of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides (or just top side, if bottom has skin on.)
- Lightly grease and heat outdoor grill or indoor cast-iron grill until very hot and smoky. Lay salmon fillets on grill and cook on medium-high heat until just-cooked. If cooking indoors, cover pan partially to reduce smoke. Cook about 2-3 min per side, depending on thickness. Do not over-cook.
- Let cooked fish rest at room temp for a few minutes before serving.
- Drizzle salmon fillets generously with teriyaki sauce and garnish as desired. Serve immediately. Delicious over a bed of rice or over a plate of green salad.
Notes
- Ensure the grill is extremely hot and smoking before cooking for best searing.
- The teriyaki sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; it keeps well for at least one week.
- Serve teriyaki salmon over steamed jasmine rice and grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1459mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 933mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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