Delicious Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

This Teriyaki Salmon recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy salmon. The salmon fillets are marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and then baked to perfection. Serve it with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
• 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
2. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce into a shallow dish and place the salmon fillets in the dish. Let them marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
5. While the salmon is baking, pour the remaining teriyaki sauce into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat.
6. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and cook until the sauce thickens.
7. Remove the salmon from the oven and brush it with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top for garnish.
8. Serve the teriyaki salmon with steamed rice and vegetables. Enjoy!

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