Teriyaki Salmon

Glazed salmon with rice and veggies.

Teriyaki Salmon – A Deliciously Glazed Delight:

This quick and flavorful dish brings together tender, glazed salmon with perfectly cooked rice and vibrant veggies.

Ingredients:

1- For the Salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp green onions (chopped, for garnish)

2- For the Teriyaki Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp mirin (optional, for extra depth)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water, for thickening)

3- For Serving:

• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
• 1 cup steamed or sautéed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, and garlic. Heat in a pan over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened (1–2 minutes). Remove from heat.
2. Cook the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. Glaze the Salmon: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon and let it coat for 1–2 minutes.
4. Serve: Plate the salmon over cooked rice with steamed or sautéed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips for the Best Teriyaki Salmon:

• Crispy Skin: If you love crispy salmon skin, cook skin-side down first without moving it for a few minutes.
• Extra Flavor: Marinate the salmon in the teriyaki sauce for 15–30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor.
• Serving Ideas: Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
• Enjoy this easy yet impressive meal!

Enjoy your meal!