Salmon Teriyaki
Pan-glazed salmon in a glossy sweet soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon fillet
- 3 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 3 tbsp Mirin
- 2 tbsp Sake
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 Scallions (optional)
Method
- Whisk the soy, mirin, sake, and sugar together into a teriyaki glaze.
- Heat the neutral oil in a pan over medium-high and sear the salmon skin-side down until the skin is crisp, about 4 minutes, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- Pour in the glaze and spoon it over the salmon until it thickens and clings, about 3 minutes.
- Scatter sliced scallion over and serve with rice.
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About Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon teriyaki is a Japanese classic in which fish is cooked and then glazed in teriyaki — a glossy sauce of soy, mirin, sake, and sugar that the word itself refers to, teri meaning luster and yaki meaning grilled. Rather than marinating, this version builds the shine in the pan: the salmon is seared skin-side down until crisp, then the whisked-together glaze is poured in and spooned over until it reduces and clings in a lacquered coat. The balance of salty koikuchi shoyu, sweet mirin and sugar, and the subtle depth of sake is what gives teriyaki its addictive savory-sweet character.
The finished fish is rich and buttery with a sticky, caramelised glaze and crisp skin, the sweetness of the sauce playing against the fatty salmon and the sharp freshness of sliced scallion scattered over the top. Making the glaze from scratch rather than reaching for a bottled sauce is what sets this apart — you control the sweetness and get a cleaner, brighter flavor. It comes together in under twenty minutes, making it a reliable weeknight main. Serve it in the traditional way over a bowl of steamed white rice, ideally with a simple vegetable or a bit of pickled ginger alongside.
Salmon Teriyaki: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Salmon Teriyaki?
A serving has about 514 calories — 37g protein, 11.9g carbs, 29.8g fat, 0.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 37g of protein, roughly 29% of its calories.
Is Salmon Teriyaki gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu). You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Salmon Teriyaki take to make?
About 18 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Salmon Teriyaki?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Salmon Teriyaki make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.