Description
Here is a quick recipe for flaky and juicy pan-fried teriyaki salmon. There’s no need to marinate. Pan-fry the fillets until golden brown and add the few ingredients to quickly make a homemade teriyaki sauce right there in the pan. A super simple recipe but guaranteed flavorful.
Ingredients
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Fish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6-oz each)
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Slurry
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Garnishes (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions (optional)
- 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pan fry salmon: In a medium nonstick pan, add oil and heat on medium-low. Add salmon fillets skin-side down. Fry until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Cooking time may vary depending on thickness. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add aromatics and sauce ingredients: To the oiled pan, add garlic and ginger. Pan fry until fragrant (a few seconds). Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Give the slurry mixture a quick stir to break up any settled starch then add slurry to the pan. Cook on low-medium heat until thickened (a few seconds). Transfer salmon back to pan and brush the sauce onto the salmon.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with roasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional). Serve with steamed rice and a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: entree, side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: asian, japanese