Description
Succulent teriyaki salmon brings Japanese culinary magic to dinner tables with minimal effort. Glazed fish fillets deliver rich umami flavors that invite home cooks to explore delightful seafood experiences through simple, elegant preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
Sauce and Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by whisking together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a shallow dish until sugar completely dissolves.
- Submerge salmon fillets in the prepared marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the fish.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and remove salmon from refrigerator, letting it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, carefully placing marinated salmon skin-side down.
- Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp, then brush with additional teriyaki sauce.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until salmon reaches desired doneness and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the fillets.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side, allowing diners to squeeze fresh citrus over the salmon for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Marinate fish for maximum flavor absorption, ideally between 30 minutes to 2 hours, avoiding overnight to prevent texture breakdown.
- Ensure salmon reaches room temperature before cooking to guarantee even heat distribution and prevent dry edges.
- Pat salmon skin dry before searing to achieve crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and creates delightful textural contrast.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness, checking internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg