Salmon Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• steamed broccoli and rice, for serving
• sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.

5. 5

   Pour teriyaki sauce around the salmon. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir gently until sauce thickens and glazes the fish.

7. 7

   Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli.