How To Make Salmon Teriyaki 鮭の照り焼き | Easy 10-Minute Japanese Recipe

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar is lower in calories and provides a similar tangy flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for a lighter flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

Season the salmon fillet with pepper.

Coat the salmon with potato starch or cornstarch.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the salmon fillet to the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side.

Flip the salmon and cook until done.

In a separate bowl, mix cooking sake, ginger juice, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin to create the teriyaki sauce.

Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon in the skillet and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and garnish with roasted sesame seeds if desired.

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