Salmon Teriyaki Recipe (Japan)

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets: 2 pieces (150–200g each)
• Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
• Mirin (sweet rice wine): 2 tbsp (or substitute with sugar and water if unavailable)
• Sake (Japanese rice wine): 2 tbsp (optional)
• Sugar: 1 to 1.5 tbsp
• Ginger: 1 tsp (grated)
• Garlic: 1 tsp (minced)
• Oil (preferably sesame oil): 1 tbsp
• White sesame seeds and chopped scallions: for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
   1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), sugar, grated ginger, and garlic.
2. Cook the Salmon:
   1. Heat oil in a frying pan.
   1. Lightly season the salmon fillets with salt. Place them skin-side down in the pan.
   1. Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the Sauce:
   1. Pour the sauce into the pan and reduce the heat.
   1. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon well (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Serving:
   1. Plate the salmon and pour the thickened sauce over it.
   1. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired.

Serve With:

Serve with steamed rice or sushi rice for an authentic Japanese meal.