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    Author: Donna | Published: Jan 24, 2020 | Modified: Jun 23, 2020

    Easy Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe

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    teriyaki glazed salmon recipe

    You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this easy teriyaki salmon recipe. It is so quick and easy it is just perfect for those busy nights when you get home late from work or sport! Pair it with some brown rice and chopped green onions and you have a delicious and nutritious meal the whole family will love.

    easy teriyaki salmon on a white plate with slaw
    I love to pair my teriyaki glazed salmon with Asian slaw.

    Need a great recipe for using up leftover teriyaki glazed salmon? An easy way to serve up leftovers is in these Quick Teriyaki Salmon Lettuce Wraps.

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    • Ingredients For This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe
    • Assembly Instructions
    • The Trick To Crispy Salmon Skin
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Leftovers
    • Recipe

    Ingredients For This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe

    On busy weeknights, I like keeping the ingredient list, and the steps involved in a recipe, to a minimum.

    So we have 4 main ingredients and about 4 steps for this recipe.

    You will need:

    • Salmon fillets: try to look for local and/or sustainably caught wild salmon if it is available in your area. I make this recipe with skin-on salmon fillets;
    • Tamari or soy sauce: if you are following a gluten-free diet then opt for tamari
    • Rice wine vinegar: this can be found in the Asian section of a well-stocked grocery store, or in the section with the other vinegar;
    • Coconut sugar: you can also use brown sugar or maple syrup instead depending on what you have on hand.
    • Green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil for serving.

    That's it for the teriyaki glazed, and it is so amazing!

    I have lots of serving suggestions below, so keep scrolling if you need some inspiration.

    overhead shot of salmon fillets, tamari, rice wine vinegar and coconut sugar against a blue background
    4 simple ingredients are all that are needed for this easy recipe.

    Assembly Instructions

    It has taken me a while to get comfortable with cooking fish, and I feel like I have really nailed it with this one. The skin is super crispy, with a beautiful glaze, and the fish itself just melts in your mouth.

    So good.

    Super easy.

    You are going to simply whip up the homemade teriyaki sauce in a small bowl and then:

    (1) Cut the salmon into individual portions.

    (2) Place salmon filets into a glass container with a lid. We are going to let this marinade for a bit so it is important that you have a container with a lid so you do not get a fishy smell in the fridge.

    small spoonfuls of teriyaki sauce being poured over skin-on salmon fillets in a glass container
    Cover the fillets with the teriyaki marinade.

    (3) Cover the salmon with the simple teriyaki marinade and allow it to sit for around 3 hours in the fridge, or up to overnight if possible.

    (4) Place the salmon and marinade in a pre-heated cast iron pan. Pop it under the broiler (or the grill) and cook to perfection. The salmon should have a nice teriyaki glaze when it is ready.

    If you don't have a cast-iron pan you can use a baking dish, sheet pan, or another oven-safe skillet that can withstand high heat and the broiler.

    You should be left with flaky salmon and crispy salmon skin.

    4 salmon fillets in a glass container marinading in a teriyaki glaze
    Mix well to ensure the fillets are all covered in the sauce.

    Told you it was easy!

    The Trick To Crispy Salmon Skin

    Using this trick will ensure you have crispy salmon skin every time.

    TIP: have the cast iron pan and the broiler SUPER hot.

    This cooks the actual salmon flesh initially and allows the skin time to crisp up once you pop it under the broiler/grill.

    If it's not super hot, it won't crisp up as much as you need it to.

    4 salmon fillets with crispy skin in a cast iron skillet

    Serving Suggestions

    Let your imagination run wild.

    This teriyaki salmon recipe is a super versatile dish that works well with lots of other flavors, why not try:

    • serving with a bowl of rice and spring onions: you can use brown rice, white rice, wild rice, or a vegetable-based rice. This is the perfect combination for simple weeknight dinners
    • sesame egg noodles
    • a nice kale slaw or other simple salad like this broccoli stem slaw from It's Not Complicated
    • on top of some smashed potatoes or colcannon
    • with a side of green beans or bok choy
    • with a side of steamed veggies or honey, lemon, and sea salt air fryer asparagus
    • with some steamed riced broccoli or cauliflower rice if you want to keep it lower in carbs
    • You can flake the cooked salmon and serve it sushi-bowl style with some cooked sushi rice, avocado, and nori sheets for wrapping.
    teriyaki glazed salmon served with a side of asian slaw with some lime slices in the background
    Serve with a simple side salad.

    Storing Leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.

    If stored correctly it should last about 3-4 days.

    It can also be stored in the freezer for about 3 months if you would prefer to freeze leftovers.

    Allow the cooked salmon to cool completely before storing it in the fridge or freezer.

    TIP: once cooled, the skin will become less crispy and may have a more mushy texture. Flake the salmon from the skin and use that in your next meal.

    Need more easy salmon recipes? Check out these Healthy Salmon Dinner Recipes.

    Happy Eating.

    xx

    Recipe

    teriyaki salmon on a white plate with slaw

    4 Ingredient Teriyaki Salmon

    Whole Food Bellies
    Seriously the best way to cook salmon. The salmon tastes amazing and the skin is super crispy - so delicious!
    4.77 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 37 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 serves
    Calories 152 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb salmon cut into 4 portions
    • ⅓ cup tamari
    • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar and coconut sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pop the mixture into a shallow dish, coat both sides of the salmon with the mixture, and then arrange the salmon skin side up in the dish. Pop into the fridge for at least 30 minutes
    • After 30 mins, move the racks in the broiler as close to where the flame will be, as you can (making sure your skillet can still fit in there). Turn the broiler to high
    • Put the stove on high heat. Place the cast iron skillet on the heat and allow it to get VERY hot (if you do not have a well seasoned pan, you will need to add a little bit of cooking oil here - I would suggest avocado oil)
    • Turn the stove off. Add the salmon, skin side up to the hot skillet, and pop into the broiler (be careful - the pan is very hot here)
    • Cook for 1-2 minutes in the broiler. If it is a thicker cut, you may have to flip, and cook for another 1 minute.
    • Serve and enjoy

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 2.1gProtein: 23.9gFat: 4.1gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 138mgSugar: 2g
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    Comments

    1. Angela says

      June 03, 2022 at 5:13 pm

      This teriyaki glazed salmon is amazing!

      Reply
    2. karissa says

      September 07, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      I don't eat a lot of fish but I love teryaki so I bet this would be good.

      Reply
    3. Jaclyn says

      September 04, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      I just had salmon yesterday! 🙂 This sounds delicious!

      Reply
    4. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

      September 03, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      Hi Donna,

      I just love this recipe and I can never get enough of salmon. I spent some time browsing your blog and reading your 'about' section which practically had me standing up and applauding! Love the way you spoke about healthy eating and loved your story.
      I'll be cheering you on!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 08, 2015 at 10:51 pm

        Oh thank you so much Robyn!! I have been loving your blog for a while now, so its lovely to get some encouragement from a peer!! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment, it has made my day 🙂

        Reply
    5. Whole Food Bellies says

      September 02, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Haha maybe? I am not a huge fish fan, but I LOVE salmon 🙂

      Reply
    6. lifestyletalks.wordpress.com says

      September 02, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Looks really delicious! I'm also a huge fan of salmon and I like a crispy skin as well! I think I'm going to try this: I like food with a minimal of ingredients and a super taste!

      Reply
    7. Shannon Peterson says

      September 02, 2015 at 3:13 am

      I have never added sugar to my teriyaki salmon - I'll have to try that!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 2:48 pm

        Yeah I like to add it to balance out the saltiness of the soy/tamari!

        Reply
    8. Jessica says

      September 02, 2015 at 12:30 am

      I need to try this! I love salmon! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 2:01 am

        Hope you enjoy Jessica!

        Reply
    9. Becca says

      September 01, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      It looks so good! I love that there are so few ingredients.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:45 am

        Thanks Becca 🙂 The fewer ingredients the better for me these days!!

        Reply
    10. Natalie Patalie says

      September 01, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      Oooooh this sounds amazing! I love salmon 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:46 am

        Me too Natalie! It's like comfort food for me, as my mum made it so much for us growing up 🙂

        Reply
        • Natalie Patalie says

          September 02, 2015 at 7:27 am

          Awe, that's awesome! My mom and I are the big fish lovers in my family, so it's a treat we enjoy together!

          Reply
    11. Yona Williams says

      September 01, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      I don't eat fish at home much because I have a fear of cooking it on my own. It's been a while since I've had salmon, but a dish made with teriyaki sounds pretty tasty.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:47 am

        Oh I totally hear you Yona!! It has taken me a very long time to get comfortable cooking seafood - I don't know why, but its something I just couldn't get used to.

        Reply
    12. Julie says

      September 01, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      I've never tried cooking salmon but that looks delicious! And how awesome that your kids like fish!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:48 am

        Thanks Julie 🙂 Oh my kids are ridiculous...they will pretty much eat anything! Which can be a bad thing at times - like when we have a nice cheese platter, and I have to fight my two year old for the blue cheese because she wants it all 🙂

        Reply
    13. ana says

      September 01, 2015 at 11:10 am

      I am not a fish eater myself but I have a friend who adores salmon so I will be sure to pass along the recipe. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:49 am

        Thanks Ana 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says

      September 01, 2015 at 4:29 am

      Wow- what a simple dish, and yet it sounds fantastic! I love salmon. And I totally understand the cheap food/ atmosphere with kids thing! lol

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:49 am

        Haha I know Jamie - how things change when kids are involved 🙂

        Reply
    15. Debra says

      September 01, 2015 at 4:26 am

      This sounds delicious! My husband loves Salmon!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:50 am

        Thanks Debra 🙂

        Reply
    16. Jeanine says

      August 31, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      I have never in my life tried Salmon. This looks so good though. As a kid the smell of the canned salmon turned me off basically all fish. I may have to suck it up and give it a try! This looks yummy.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:51 am

        Oh yuck, I used to hate that as well - my mum used to send us canned salmon sandwiches as kids, and it used to turn my stomach - not just the smell, but those little gritty bits in there (I guess they are bones?). This tastes nothing like that - i promise 🙂

        Reply
    17. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

      August 31, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      I could eat salmon seven nights a week so I'm always looking for new ways to make it...can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:51 am

        Oh I hope you love it Julie!!

        Reply
    18. Michelle says

      August 31, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      Yum! I don't eat seafood but I bet this would be great for chicken. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 2:02 am

        Oh yes, chicken teriyaki is awesome too 🙂 I wouldn't use this particular method, but maybe marinade the chicken and then pop on some skewers and onto the grill!

        Reply
    19. Dani @ Dani Dearest says

      August 31, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this! I just moved into my first apartment with a kitchen so I'm desperately looking for simple recipes, and this seems so great! 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:53 am

        How exciting Dani - congratulations!! I am pretty sure I spent an entire year eating ramen and mashed potatoes when I got my first apartment - I don't recommend it 🙂

        Reply
    20. Platter Talk says

      August 31, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      We love salmon, with just a handful of ingredients this recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        September 02, 2015 at 1:53 am

        Thanks 🙂 We love salmon too, especially if its quick and easy like this one!

        Reply

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