Japanese · Dinner · Easy
Honey Teriyaki Salmon
- Total
- 22 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 615
Pan-seared salmon wears a shiny honey-soy glaze with sake and a scattering of sesame seeds. A gentle finish keeps the thick center moist.
The sauce cooks alongside the fish in Honey Teriyaki Salmon, reducing to a thin lacquer that clings to each piece. Sake adds a mellow edge to the salty-sweet glaze, while sesame seeds give the soft fish a little crunch.
Cut the salmon into equal portions and add the honey mixture after searing. The sugar needs only a brief simmer; if it tightens before the fish is ready, a spoonful of water brings it back.
Method
Whisk the soy sauce, sake, honey and water in a small bowl until the honey dissolves. Pat the salmon dry.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook for until the skin releases easily. Turn and cook for .
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the sauce around the fish. Simmer for , spooning sauce over the fillets, until the salmon reaches 145°F or flakes easily and the glaze lightly coats a spoon.
Transfer the salmon to plates. Spoon over the glaze and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
Forkue tips
- Use drinking sake rather than salted cooking sake so the soy sauce does not make the glaze overly salty.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Warm gently in a covered skillet with a spoonful of water, or flake the cold salmon over rice and vegetables.
Kitchen gear
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Honey Teriyaki Salmon: FAQ
What can I use instead of sake?
Use the same amount of water with a teaspoon of rice vinegar. The sauce will taste a little sharper and lack the mellow sake aroma.
Why is the sauce burning before the salmon is ready?
The heat is too high for the honey. Reduce it and add a tablespoon of water, then keep the sauce at a gentle bubble around the fish.
How do I store and reheat Honey Teriyaki Salmon?
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Warm gently in a covered skillet with a spoonful of water, or flake the cold salmon over rice and vegetables.
How long does Honey Teriyaki Salmon take?
About 22 min in total: 10 min prep and 12 min cooking.
What do I need to make Honey Teriyaki Salmon?
The key ingredients are salmon, soy sauce, sake, honey and sesame seeds, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Honey Teriyaki Salmon?
Use drinking sake rather than salted cooking sake so the soy sauce does not make the glaze overly salty.
