Japanese Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 cup soy sauce, low sodium
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

Method

1. 01
   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. 02
   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. 03
   Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the cooled teriyaki sauce over them. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
4. 04
   Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 05
   Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place skin-side down in the skillet.
6. 06
   Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
7. 07
   While the salmon is cooking, toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over low heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
8. 08
   Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining teriyaki sauce.
9. 09
   Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salmon before serving.