The New Year day and eve we are going to spend together. My hubby has prepped a feast of Salmon to last for a couple of days and to enjoy leftovers with salads and other dishes and recipes I have in mind to cook like fish tacos.
We enjoy days when fish is being served. I add some of the unexpected sides to delight the taste buds and truly celebrate the variety that can be created with the staple foods we are used to enjoy.
The Signature Salmon Recipe From Our Home To Yours
This time, we went with a side recipe that is simple and very quick to prep – a Mixture of Quinoa, Couscous, Split Peas and Lentils. All in approximately the same proportion to each other.
We love quinoa and add it to our morning cereals, desserts, salads and everywhere where it can only be added. Quinoa boasts of 8 Essential Amino Acids that are vital for our bodies to perform chemical reactions. Having a deficit of those amino acids can lead to many conditions that are debilitating.
With quinoa, it is easy to load up on the amazing ensemble of nutrients for our well-being and amazing taste.
The Quinoa Mixture Cooks within 15-20 Minutes
Add Olives To Expand the Taste
Add Teriyaki Sauce to Serve Salmon
There will be plenty of Teriyaki sauce left. So, adding it to the plated fish fillets would be awesome and delicious.
Celebrate This Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
The taste, the flavors that come together from different foods on one plate are simply mouth watering. This is on of my favorite recipes we always are happy to enjoy as a dinner or even lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sake
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon peanut or sesame oil
- 1 1/2 pounds skin on salmon, cut into filets
- 2-3 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the sake, rice vinegar, soy sauce and ginger.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil. Sprinkle the top of the fish with with the sugar.
- Once hot, add the salmon, skin side down. Sear for 2-3 minutes or until the skin is crisp.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the salmon has caramelized slightly.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the pan.
- Wipe the skillet clean of any grease and add the teriyaki sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by a 1/3.
- Add the salmon, skin facing up.
- Cook two minutes and then remove from the heat.
- Serve the salmon along side your choice of side dish and drizzled with the teriyaki sauce.
19 thoughts on “Caramelized Teriyaki Salmon Recipe”
i really enjoy this recipe as a pescatarian. The next time I get some salmon I would love to recreate this recipe!
This looks super delicious and simple. I love the recipe and plan on giving it a try this week. Thanks for sharing!
This looks really delish! Would love to give it a try for dinner tonight!
This is the perfect weeknight dinner! Easy and delicious! Exactly what I need!
Teriyaki is one of my most favorite marinades. I think the caramelized outside looks amazing.
That is a piece of fish that I would love to sink my teeth into. I do love salmon as it is the best fish
That looks amazing! I’m a big fan of salmon on the grill! Can’t wait to try your recipe out!
That sounds delicious! I’ve never had salmon like that before. I’m definitely going to have to try it now.
Now I’ve just found a salmon recipe I need to try! Salmon is one of my favorites, and I’ve never had it teriyaki style!
I love a crispy piece of fish that is moist on the inside. I bet this is really delicious to enjoy on the grill.
That looks incredible. I’m a big fan of salmon, and I’ve been looking for a new recipe to spice it up. This fits the bill perfectly!
I love the flavor of teriyaki and it would be perfect with fish! I totally appreciate that you picked salmon, it’s amazing! Thanks for the recipe, I can’t wait to make it!
Carol,
Teriyaki flavor is one of my favorites. I grew up my midlife with it, eating Japanese cuisine. I really grew to love this flavor.
Fish or veggies or meat goes really nicely with teriyaki. In my humble opinion, it is very versatile.
My family and I adore salmon. I will have to try your Caramelized Teriyaki Salmon sometime. The recipe sounds super delicious!
The quinoa salad looks delicious as do the olives. I am a bit concern with having read quinoa has very many carbs unless that is just the quick cook kind. I really don’t know alot about it except I like the taste!
Hello Gladys,
If we are talking Glycemic Index, Quinoa is an excellent choice!
Foods that are high on the glycemic index are associated with raising your blood sugar. … Quinoa is on the low end, meaning it won’t cause a spike in blood sugar. Most grains don’t have all the amino acids needed to make a protein, but quinoa has enough to be considered a complete protein.
I really do not like salmon or any fish for that matter but I will pass this recipe on to my Mom–SHE loves salmon. However that side dish looks like something I would serious enjoy eating!
Thanks foot the recipe – I’m always looking to add to my repertoire.
That recipe looks FABULOUS! Salmon is so healthy and this will be a great new meal to make.