Grilled Salmon Teriyaki

Grilled Salmon Teriyaki is a delightful Japanese dish featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection. This healthy meal is both satisfying and packed with flavor, making it a perfect weeknight supper.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 pieces (150g each)
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon (for grilling)

Steps

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the teriyaki marinade.
2. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush it lightly with vegetable oil.
4. Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and grill the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. While grilling, you can brush the salmon with additional marinade for extra flavor, but be cautious not to cross-contaminate.
6. Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
7. Serve the grilled salmon garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• High in protein, promoting muscle maintenance and repair.

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