15-Minute Brown Sugar Teriyaki Salmon Glaze
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A fast recipe for pan-seared salmon topped with a sweet and savory brown sugar teriyaki glaze, ready for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 pound salmon fillets (about 4 servings)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Mix the teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl to create the glaze. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) in the hot skillet. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon fillets. Brush half of the prepared glaze mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
- Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve this salmon with quick-cooking sides like steamed broccoli or microwave rice to keep the meal under 15 minutes.
- You can broil the salmon instead of pan-searing; cook for 5-7 minutes after brushing with glaze until done.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 75