Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with your favorite steamed veggies over rice. Delicious and easy!

Packed with Omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, salmon can be poached, grilled, baked, or as in this easy one-pan recipe, it is pan-seared. Teriyaki salmon not only makes a great entrée, but it’s a perfect topping on a bed of salad greens or even tucked into a wrap with lettuce and sliced red onions!

Ingredients

SALMON For best results, look for salmon fillets that are firm and brightly colored, without tears or discoloration. Make sure the fillets don’t have a fishy odor. If using frozen, thaw the fillets fully and pat them dry before cooking!

TERIYAKI GLAZE All the ingredients for a homemade Teriyaki sauce are probably in the pantry already!

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon

Making these Salmon fillets are as easy as 1, 2, 3!

  • Prepare teriyaki sauce (per recipe below) and keep warm.
  • Lightly salt and pepper salmon fillets. Heat oil in a skillet and place salmon fillets, skin side down. Cook on each side.
  • Remove from heat and pour the sauce over the fillets. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.

SHORTCUT Skip the homemade teriyaki sauce and use store-bought.  Look for a sauce that is thick, the consistency of barbecue sauce.

If you have an option of a few brands, keep an eye on the sodium level, store-bought sauce can be salty.

Stir in a splash of citrus juice (lemon, pineapple or orange) to brighten the flavor of a store-bought sauce.

Tips

  • Don’t overcook, the shape of your salmon can determine the cooking time.
  • After about 5 minutes per side, salmon should flake easily with a fork but still be slightly translucent in the center.
  • Add a splash of orange or pineapple juice to the sauce mixture to change the flavor.
  • If using store-bought sauce, add a bit of citrus juice to brighten the flavor.

Salmon Side Dishes

  • Easy Oven Baked Rice – only 3 ingredients
  • Crispy Garlic Roasted Broccoli – ready in 15 minutes
  • Sauteed Green Beans – fresh & flavorful
  • Bean Sprout Salad – with Asian-inspired dressing
  • Sesame Ginger Snap Peas – crisp & crunchy

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Teriyaki Salmon

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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