Preparation time: 40 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Teriyaki salmon Recipe
This is a simple and delectable recipe for teriyaki salmon that doesn’t need a lot of time or ingredients. Below are all the essentials you need to make this fulfilling dinner. Enjoy!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, around 170 grams) – 367 calories per fillet
- 1 cup of teriyaki sauce (240 ml) – 150 calories
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil (30 ml) – 120 calories
- 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger (6 grams) – 6 calories
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced – 9 calories
- 1 tablespoon of honey (21 grams) – 64 calories
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced – 10 calories
- Sesame seeds for garnish – negligible calories
Total Calories per serving: 726
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Place the salmon fillets in a dish suitable for marinating.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and honey to create the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is coated evenly. Let the salmon marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer the marinated salmon to a baking dish, and pour the remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with the thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle the sesame seeds before serving.
And voila! Your teriyaki salmon is ready. This dish is perfect for a quiet weeknight dinner or even for serving at a dinner party. Also, it is great to pair with steamed rice or greens. Enjoy this healthy and flavor-packed meal.
Creating a healthier teriyaki salmon
To make your teriyaki salmon healthier, consider making homemade teriyaki sauce instead of store-bought to control the sugar levels. Use a mix of soy sauce, mirin, honey instead of sugar and freshly minced ginger.
For the Salmon, choose a fresh, skin-on kind and grill it. Grilling fish helps to reduce the amount of oil used in preparation and it is a great way to marinate it with less sauce while keeping it tender and flavorful.
Guidelines for storing teriyaki salmon
Once you’ve cooked your teriyaki salmon, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to keep it in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
For longer storage duration, you can freeze it, well-wrapped, for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, just thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Serving suggestions for teriyaki salmon
Teriyaki salmon pairs wonderfully with a variety of accompaniments.
For a classic combination, serve it with steamed jasmine rice and blanched vegetables.
For a lighter option, a mixed green salad with a ginger soy dressing would complement the teriyaki flavor beautifully.
As for drinks, a chilled glass of dry white wine or a light Japanese beer would work great with this dish.
Time-saving tips for the recipe
Cooking should not be a hassle even on the busiest of days! To save time when making teriyaki salmon, you could marinate the fish the night before.
This will not only cut down the cooking time but also make the fish more flavorful. Also, opt for quick-cooking accompaniments like Instant pot rice or pre-cut veggies for stir-fry.
Reusing leftover teriyaki salmon
Got leftovers? No problem! Leftover teriyaki salmon can be tossed into a bowl of noodles or a salad for a quick next-day meal.
Alternatively, you can make a delicious salmon sandwich or a wrap with some avocado. Or just flake the salmon and top it on some crisp crackers for a quick snack.
