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Easy and Delicious Teriyaki Salmon

Simple and delicious salmon glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.

Course Main Course
Keyword teriyaki salmon
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

Teriyaki Salmon

  • ¼ cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 4-4 oz. salmon filets
  • 1 tbsp Neutral-flavored oil (avocado, grapeseed, etc)

Cucumber Salad

  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (~3 cups)
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp granulated sugar

For serving

  • Cooked jasmine rice
  • Sliced green onion
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together ingredients for salmon marinade including tamari, rice vinegar, mirin, hoisin, honey, and sesame oil until combined. Toss salmon fillets in sauce and let sit for 30 minutes in the fridge.

  2. While salmon is marinating, prepare cucumber salad. Toss cucumber with rice vinegar, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon filets making sure not to overcrowd pan. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Remove salmon from pan.

  4. Add remaining sauce to a pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. 

  5. Serve salmon over rice with cucumber salad. Top with additional sauce, sesame seeds, and green onion.