Stuck in a salmon rut? We got you. You'll never believe how easy it is to make your own sweet-salty teriyaki sauce at home, and there's no better application for it than this beyond-simple weeknight favorite.
What you’ll need
Measuring Cups
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Measuring Spoons
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Whisk
$10 At Amazon
Small Bowl
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Large Skillet
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Fish Spatula
$14 At Amazon
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
½
¼
¼
1
4
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine ½ cup sake, ¼ cup mirin, and ¼ cup soy sauce in a small bowl; set teriyaki sauce aside.
→ Wait, what is mirin, anyways?
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season 4 salmon fillets lightly with salt.
Step 3
Working in batches and adding more oil if needed, cook, skin side down, until skin is brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until other side is just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
Pour off fat in skillet. Bring teriyaki sauce to a boil in skillet over medium heat. Cook until reduced by two-thirds, about 4 minutes.
→ Homemade teriyaki sauce is a complete game-changer
Step 5
Add salmon, skin side up, and cook, spooning sauce over, until sauce is syrupy and salmon is just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer to platter and serve with white rice, noodles, or a simple salad.