Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe (2024)

Our Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe is an authentic recipe from Japan it’s so simple to make and has such amazing favor~ every bite is rich, buttery, and decadent! In Japan, Salmon Teriyaki incorporates a traditional special sauce called ‘tare’ and it’s cooked “yakimono” which means it’s a broiled or pan-fried dish.

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Why we love Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe

Japanese cuisine is a complete dining experience… imagine a meal where every sense is considered.

• You’re eyes are enticed by colors and shapes for the food as well as the presentation.

• Sense of touch comes alive with the wooden, lacquered, and ceramic serving bowls and trays. Various textures and temperatures caress your tongue and awaken your taste buds- from cool tofu to hot and spicy wasabi.

• Add the loud and very proper slurp of soba noodles to the table and you’re eating an Japanese meal!

• That slurping is how they express appreciation for the meal- pretty cool, right!

The tare sauce is always a combination of sake, mirin, and soy sauce. The more complex versions also include roasted chicken bones, which add flavor depth that’s apparently amazing! But we won’t go to that extent in our recipe today.

Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe + Culinary Journey around the World

This is the third week of our Culinary Journey around the World and as you all know our first country to visit is Japan; we started off with Miso Soupthen next wasCucumbers with Sweet Vinegar Dressing so today is the main dish and our third recipe!

I’ve had so much fun researching and sharing some of this amazing country with all of you. Next week will be enjoy our Green Tea Ice Cream and then we’ll be off exploring a new destination!

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Ingredients for Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe

The photo below are the four ingredients needed for the tare sauce, I found them at two stores–the state liquor store for the sake and mirin (depending on the liquor laws in your area these may be available in regular stores). The Eden naturally brewed soy sauce at the health food store.

This sauce is so simple to make and tastes soooooo much better than any teriyaki sauce I’ve ever tasted before!

  • mirin
  • sake
  • naturally brewed soy sauce
  • sugar
  • salmon fillet
  • sesame seeds

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How to make Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe

  • In a small sauce pan over medium high heat, combine mirin, sake, soy sauce, and sugar; bring to boil and boil, stirring for 1 minute or until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat, pour into shallow baking dish, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Add salmon fillets to teriyaki marinade, let sit 15 minutes- then turn over and repeat.
  • Preheat broiler to high, place broiler rack into pan and coat with cooking spray.
  • Place fillets on rack so they are not touching each other, place pan about 2 inches from broiler and cook 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip fillets over and broil for 3-4 minutes more or until salmon easily flakes in the center.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

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Today’s Japanese Salmon Teriyaki & a look at Japan

Now, let’s take a look at another beautiful area in Japan called Matsushima. Matsushima is located in Miyagi prefecture. (3 hours from Tokyo) It is consisted of about 260 islands with a lot of pine trees. It is famous as “Pine islands”.

Wouldn’t it be so amazing to experience these islands!

I feel like I could lost there for days AND love every minute of it! There are multiple beautiful historical sites to visit on Matsushima and one of them is Zuiganji, a sacred Zen Temple…

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Yield: 4

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Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe is an authentic recipe from Japan it's so simple to make and has such amazing favor~ every bite is rich, buttery, and decadent!

Prep Time40 minutes

Cook Time7 minutes

Total Time47 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 3 tablespoons sake
  • 3 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/3 pounds salmon fillet, approx 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan over medium high heat, combine mirin, sake, soy sauce, and sugar; bring to boil and boil, stirring for 1 minute or until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat, pour into shallow baking dish, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. Add salmon fillets to teriyaki marinade, let sit 15 minutes- then turn over and repeat.
  4. Preheat broiler to high, place broiler rack into pan and coat with cooking spray.
  5. Place fillets on rack so they are not touching each other, place pan about 2 inches from broiler and cook 3 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip fillets over and broil for 3-4 minutes more or until salmon easily flakes in the center.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 405Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 750mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 35g

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Zuiganji (瑞巌寺) is one of the Tohoku Region’s most famous and prominent Zen temples, and is well known for its beautifully gilded and painted sliding doors (fusuma). Zuiganji was originally founded in 828 as a temple of the Tendai sect, and was converted into a Zen temple during the Kamakura Period (1192-1333).

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Zuiganji is a reflection of the natural beauty of Matsushima, and upon entering the temple grounds, the approach to the main hall proceeds along a long, straight path flanked on both sides by cedar trees (some of them were unfortunately damaged by the salt water of the tsunami and had to be cut).

An alternate path detours off to the right of the entrance and by a number of caves that were used in the past for meditation, and today contain statues.

This enchanting red bridge leads to Oshima Island

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Oshima (雄島) is a small, pine tree covered island close to the pier of Matsushima. The island can be accessed over a short bridge free of charge and offers some pleasant, short walks. Oshima used to be a retreat for monks, and decorated meditation caves can still be found on the island. The bridge to Oshima was destroyed in the 2011 tsunami, but was rebuilt and reopened two years later.

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You can enjoy local cuisines, hiking trails, and hot pots on Oshima Island. They also have occasional festivals too!

Oh my goodness! I’m just in love withGodaido Temple, I think it look so amazing with breath-taking views….

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Godaido is a small temple hall on an islet just next to the pier. Due to its prominent location, it has become a symbol of Matsushima.

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Godaido was built in 807 and contains five statues which where enshrined by the same priest who founded nearby Zuiganji. The statues are displayed to the public only once every 33 years, and were last displayed in 2006.

(I found the above information at Japan.com)

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FAQs

What is salmon teriyaki made of? ›

Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients

Soy sauce: Soy sauce lends tons of savory flavor. Brown sugar: Brown sugar gives the marinade pleasant sweetness. Sesame seeds: A tablespoon of sesame seeds will add mild flavor and crunch. Spices: You'll need ground mustard, ground ginger, and garlic powder.

What to serve with salmon teriyaki? ›

Make an easy teriyaki salmon dish for a speedy supper with plenty of flavour. Serve your dish with rice and greens, noodles or a zingy salad.

What drink goes well with teriyaki salmon? ›

Glazed Salmon (Teriyaki)
  • Lambrusco (Amabile or off-dry)
  • Bolder Rosé Wines.
  • Muscat Blanc (aka Moscato)
  • dry Riesling.
  • Torrontés.
  • Gewürztraminer.
  • White Pinot Noir (there is such a thing!)

What's in teriyaki sauce ingredients? ›

Authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce combines soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake to create a distinctively sharp taste, with Westernized versions incorporating honey, garlic, and ginger for added edge. Cornstarch is often added to teriyaki sauce as a thickener.

Which vegetables go well with salmon? ›

The next time you make salmon, pair it with one of these delicious veggie side dishes. Veggies like zucchini, broccoli, cucumber and spinach are perfect sides for summer. Plus, these healthy sides are easy to make, only taking 30 minutes or less to prepare.

What is a good combination with salmon? ›

17 Succulent Side Dishes to Serve with Wild Salmon
  • Grilled Vegetables. ...
  • Greek Lemon-roasted Baby Potatoes. ...
  • Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula.
  • Sweet Potato Fries. ...
  • Broccoli (Bacon/Craisin) Salad. ...
  • Green Beans Almondine.
  • Lemon Butter Pasta. ...
  • Cabbage Slaw.

What mixes well with teriyaki? ›

Choose the perfect sides for your teriyaki chicken feast to enhance the meal. Options like steamed rice, stir-fried veggies, pineapple fried rice, or steamed broccoli add unique flavors. Mix and match these suggestions for an unforgettable teriyaki chicken meal that will leave your taste buds singing!

What alcohol goes best with salmon? ›

Dubbed the "king of fish," salmon is the one fish that pairs well with red and white wine and everything in between. And by everything in between, I mean wheat beers, Belgian ales, stouts or Saisons, junmai sake or crisp ciders. Salmon is wonderful whether baked, cured, grilled, poached, roasted, smoked or sushi.

What alcohol pairs with teriyaki? ›

The Wine: Pinot Noir, with its red fruit aromas and earthy undertones, complements the sweet-savory play of Teriyaki. Its light tannins don't overpower, allowing the chicken's flavors to shine.

Do you serve red or white wine with teriyaki salmon? ›

The wine should have enough acidity to cut through the richness of the salmon, and enough fruitiness to balance the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce. A Barbera, an Italian red wine known for its bright acidity and juicy cherry flavors, would be a good match for Salmon Teriyaki.

Why put mayo on salmon? ›

Humble mayonnaise, at its essence, is “just protein and fat,” says associate food editor Kendra Vaculin. “It promotes quick browning, works like a nonstick coating to help release fish from the sheet pan, and helps seasonings penetrate better.”

What Gordon Ramsay put on salmon? ›

ingredients
  1. 1 58 kg salmon, scaled, gutted and washed (1 whole salmon)
  2. olive oil, and drizzling (for cooking)
  3. sea salt.
  4. fresh ground black pepper.
  5. 2 bay leaves.
  6. 3 sprigs rosemary.
  7. 3 sprigs thyme.
  8. 3 sprigs basil.

How do you know when salmon is done? ›

Internal temperature: Use an instant-read meat thermometer; the salmon should register 145°F (63°C) at its thickest part. Flakiness: When gently pressed with a fork, the fish should easily flake apart. Avoid overcooking, as it can dry out the salmon. Cook with the skin side down for best results.

What is teriyaki marinade made of? ›

To make a marinade: Stir soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until well combined. To make a sauce: Pour marinade mixture into a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat.

What's the difference between hibachi salmon and teriyaki salmon? ›

Cooking Method: Hibachi involves grilling small, bite-sized pieces of food on a flat iron grill, often with an entertaining chef performance, while teriyaki involves marinating and grilling or broiling the ingredients with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.

What does teriyaki come from? ›

In short, teriyaki (teri: the shine on the food; and yaki: grilling) goes back a few hundred years in Japan, and was associated with a style of grilling fish with a sauce primarily made from soy sauce, sweet rice wine, and sake.

What is teriyaki Flavour like? ›

What does teriyaki sauce taste like? Teriyaki sauce has a complex flavour; a mixture of sweet and savoury, tangy and salty. The sweetness comes from the sweet wine and the caramelisation of the sugar, honey or syrup, which also gives the sauce its shiny glaze.

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