Description
This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon recipe features perfectly pan-fried salmon fillets brushed with a rich, sweet, and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors. The salmon is lightly dusted with flour for a delicate crust and cooked until tender and juicy, then glazed with a thickened sauce that clings beautifully, making it an ideal main dish served alongside plain cooked rice.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (with or without skin)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cooking sake
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Salt the salmon fillets: Sprinkle salt evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets to season them.
- Let the salmon rest: Leave the salted fillets for 10 minutes to allow the salt to penetrate and enhance flavor.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, cooking sake, mirin, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then set aside.
- Pat dry the fillets: Use a kitchen towel to gently pat the salmon fillets dry on both sides to remove excess moisture.
- Dust with flour: Lightly dust the fillets on both sides with plain flour, then remove any excess flour with a brush for an even coating.
- Heat oil and cook salmon: Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the fillets skin side down in the pan.
- Fry the fillets: Cook the salmon fillets for 2 minutes until the skin side is nicely seared and crisp.
- Turn the fillets over: Carefully flip the fillets to the other side and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the pan.
- Simmer in teriyaki sauce: Let the salmon simmer in the sauce while occasionally spooning the thickening sauce over the fillets until the sauce reduces and the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle the glazed salmon with the thickened teriyaki sauce and serve immediately with plain cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness to avoid overcooking.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version.
- Cooking sake can be replaced with dry white wine or water if unavailable.
- Ensure to pat dry the fillets to get a good sear on the salmon.
- Serve promptly for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: teriyaki salmon, glazed salmon, Japanese salmon recipe, pan-fried salmon, teriyaki glaze
