Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of tender salmon glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice. This Japanese-inspired dish is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For the Rice:
- 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice, rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Marinate salmon fillets in half of the sauce for 20–30 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Combine rinsed rice and water in a saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes, then let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Bake the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake marinated salmon for 12–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Simmer the reserved sauce until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over baked salmon and serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- This recipe can also be pan-seared for a different texture.
- Pair with steamed broccoli or snap peas for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
