Japanese Salmon Teriyaki with Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Method

1. 01
   In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together to make the teriyaki sauce.
2. 02
   Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over them. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
3. 03
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. 04
   Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing excess sauce to drip off. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets.
5. 05
   Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. 06
   While the salmon is cooking, pour the remaining teriyaki sauce into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.
7. 07
   Once the salmon is cooked, brush it with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
8. 08
   Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the salmon for garnish.
9. 09
   Serve the salmon hot with steamed rice and vegetables, if desired.