Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon is a delightful Japanese dish featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is not only delicious but also showcases the elegance of Japanese cuisine in a simple preparation.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 pieces (150g each)
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 4 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds (toasted) - 1 tablespoon
• Steamed rice (for serving) - 1 cup

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
2. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the fillets. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove the salmon from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
4. Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
5. In the last minute of cooking, pour the reserved teriyaki sauce over the salmon and let it caramelize slightly in the pan.
6. Remove the salmon from the skillet and serve over steamed rice, drizzled with extra teriyaki sauce if desired. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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