Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes

This teriyaki salmon recipe is the perfect weeknight meal with salmon glazed in sweet and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce, always delicious and easy to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: Chinese 5 spice, salmon, seafood, spicy, Teriyaki

Servings:

Calories: 374kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili flakes omit if you don't want spicy
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons mirin
¼ cup cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

FOR THE TERIYAKI SALMON

4 6-ounce salmon fillets
2 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice or more to your preference - or use your own favorite seasoning blend
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR SERVING: Spicy chili flakes, sesame seeds

Instructions

FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE

To a small pot, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili flakes, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and mirin.
Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes to thicken and allow the flavors to develop.
To thicken (if desired), swirl together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until you have a thin slurry. Pour into the pot and stir to incorporate. Continue to heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat, cool, and store in the fridge. Strain, if desired. Set aside.

FOR THE TERIYAKI SALMON

Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Alternatively, heat a grill pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Season the salmon fillets with Chinese 5 spice (or your own preferred seasonings) and salt and pepper to taste.
Grill the salmon skin side down (if using skin-on salmon) for 4-5 minutes, then flip the salmon and grill flesh side down for another 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through to your preference.
Mop the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
Serve the salmon and drizzle with a bit more teriyaki sauce as desired. Garnish with chili flakes and sesame seeds.

Notes

The FDA recommends salmon reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer. Cook to 165 degrees F for well done.

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