Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
Salmon pan-fried in a sweet, glossy soy and sake teriyaki glaze and finished with sesame seeds. A quick, glistening Japanese-inspired supper.
Honey teriyaki salmon is the sort of supper that feels far more involved than it is. Rich salmon fillets cook in a single pan while a sauce of soy, sake and honey reduces around them into a sticky, glossy glaze, finished with a scatter of sesame seeds. Serve it over rice and you've got a quick dinner that tastes like a takeaway in the best way.
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Prep 10 min
Cook 12 min
Total 22 min
Easy
Scale:
- 1 lb Salmon
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 4 tablespoons Sesame Seed
Nutrition (per serving)
370
kcal
29g
Protein
3g
Carbs
26g
Fat
Estimated per serving. How we calculate this.
Tags:
Fish Breakfast DateNight
Preparation
- Whisk all the honey teriyaki glaze ingredients together until well blended, then turn the salmon through the glaze to coat it.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, add the oil, and pan-fry the salmon on both sides until it's cooked through and the glaze has thickened.
- Scatter over the sesame seeds and serve straight away.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Pat the salmon dry before it goes near the glaze so it sears properly rather than poaching in its own moisture.
- Keep the heat at medium-low so the honey in the glaze thickens and clings without scorching.
- Spoon the glaze back over the fish as it cooks; that's how you build up the sticky, glossy coating.
- Take the salmon off the heat while it's just cooked through and still moist in the middle; overcooked salmon turns dry fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
The teriyaki glaze works just as well with other firm fish, and even with chicken. Adjust the cooking time to suit whatever you're using.
Mirin or a dry white wine both do the job, or you can leave it out altogether and add a splash of water. The glaze will still taste great.
Honey caramelises quickly, so keep the heat moderate and watch it closely. If it tightens up too much, loosen it with a splash of water.
Steamed rice plus a simple green vegetable like broccoli, bok choy or edamame rounds it into a full meal. Finish with sesame and a little spring onion.
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