Easy Teriyaki Salmon

Easy Teriyaki Salmon is the best choice for a busy weeknight dinner. Delicious, easy to make, and perfectly seared with a flavorful teriyaki sauce.

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what makes easy teriyaki salmon so delicious

Unlike other fish, salmon is meaty and it has a skin that’s very crispy when fried. The best way to cook salmon is with a delicious teriyaki sauce. The sauce is very easy to make, just saute the garlic and ginger then add the rest of the ingredients. It’s sweet, tangy, and thick, and goes so well with salmon fillets. This is my favorite way of cooking salmon. 

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ingredients notes

FOR THE SALMON:

• Salmon fillets with skin on. Obviously, you would want to get fresh nice bright colored salmon. You can also test it by smell, it should have an ocean breeze aroma. Of course, salmon is a fish and certainly, it will have a fishy smell (you know what I mean).
• Salt and pepper are always important when seasoning your fish. 

THE SAUCE:

• Soy sauce. I use less sodium soy sauce.
• Oyster sauce. I use the brand Sun Luck oyster sauce. The ingredients on the label seem pretty clean. I don’t see MSG or other artificial flavorings (not sponsored). In case of allergies, there’s also a vegetarian oyster sauce made from mushrooms. 
• Rice vinegar. You can use apple cider vinegar or any white vinegar you have available. 
• Brown sugar. If you rather have honey that will totally work. 
• Cornstarch will help thicken the sauce.
• Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor. 
• Red chili pepper flakes add a little heat. Surely, you can use ground pepper.
• Garlic and ginger are undeniably delicious aromatics for making teriyaki sauce.
• Avocado oil is a neutral oil and has a high smoke point. Perfect for searing. 
• Butter, of course, is always delicious, making the salmon skin extra crispy. Just add a little. 
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

how to make easy teriyaki salmon

SEAR THE SALMON:

1. In order to perfectly sear the salmon and to get a crispy skin, make sure they are not frozen. Basically, you’re taking them out of the freezer the night before and placing them in the cooler or fridge. Pat dry with a paper towel before adding to the hot oil. 
2. The most important is to season your salmon with salt and pepper first before searing. Heat a skillet with oil, and add the butter. Wait until the butter melts, then add the salmon skin side up. Sear for 3 minutes on each side. 
3. Remove from the heat and set them aside. 

MAKE THE SAUCE:

1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red chili pepper flakes. Then stir to combine and set it aside. 
2. After taking the seared salmon fillets, use the same pan and saute the garlic and ginger until aromatic. 
3. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir constantly until thickened about a minute. 
4. At this point, add the cooked salmon back into the pan. Lower the heat and baste the salmon with the sauce. Turn off the heat, and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with steamed rice. 

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