Classic salmon glazed with teriyaki sauce Simple Perfection
A simple yet elegant salmon dish coated in a glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets – 4 fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 g each)
- Soy sauce – 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Brown sugar – 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Honey – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Fresh ginger – 1 tablespoon (15 g), grated
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Rice vinegar – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Cornstarch – 1 teaspoon (3 g)
- Water – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Neutral cooking oil – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon (9 g)
- Green onions – 2 stalks, sliced
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. Cook until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
- Flip salmon and cook for 2–3 minutes more.
- Spoon glaze over salmon and cook briefly until glossy and fully cooked.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before cooking for the best texture.
- Adjust glaze thickness with a small amount of water if needed.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and appearance.