Savory Ultimate Easy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe for Weeknights
Author:admin
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Description
Easy Teriyaki Salmon with Mango Salsa quick wkdnfriendly recp with bold sweetsavory glaze proteinpacked effortless pansear idea for busy nights
Ingredients
Salmon fillets, 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
Soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free), 1/4 cup
Honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar or mirin, 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
Fresh ginger, grated, 1 teaspoon
Cornstarch or arrowroot, 1 tablespoon
Mango, diced (about 1 cup)
Red onion, finely diced (1/2 small)
Jalapeño, minced (1/2, or to taste)
Lime juice, 1 tablespoon (plus extra to taste)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, 2 tablespoons
Olive oil, for cooking, 1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooked rice or quinoa for serving (optional)
Instructions
Make the mango salsa: In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro. Toss gently, season with a pinch of salt, and set aside to mingle while you cook.
Whisk the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. If you’re thickening, add the cornstarch slurry and whisk until smooth.
Prep the salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook the salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Place the salmon in skin-side down (if using skin-on) and cook 3–4 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the flesh begins to turn opaque around the edges.
Flip and glaze: Flip the fillets and cook 2–3 minutes more, until just cooked through. Pour the teriyaki glaze into the pan, simmer 1–2 minutes, and spoon glaze over the salmon.
Finish with salsa: Spoon a generous portion of mango salsa over or beside the salmon. If the glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it to a glossy sheen.
Serve: Plate with rice or quinoa, and an extra squeeze of lime if you like a zesty finish. Enjoy the contrast of caramelized salmon with bright, juicy salsa.
Notes
Bright, juicy salmon with a sunny mango salsa and glossy teriyaki glaze; ready in under 30 minutes. A weeknight-friendly, flexible recipe that’s perfect for a delicious, restaurant-worthy dinner at home.
