Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Glaze

Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Glaze is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The teriyaki glaze is made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic, and it adds a sweet and savory flavor to the salmon. The salmon is grilled until cooked through, and it is then served with additional teriyaki glaze on the side.

The first time I had grilled salmon with teriyaki glaze, I was on a business trip to Japan. I was taken to a traditional Japanese restaurant, and I was served a plate of grilled salmon with a sweet and savory sauce. I was immediately smitten with the dish, and I asked the chef for the recipe. He was kind enough to share it with me, and I have been making it ever since.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds salmon fillet
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Brush the salmon fillets with the teriyaki glaze.
5. Grill the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
6. Serve the grilled salmon with additional teriyaki glaze on the side.

Why It Works

• The teriyaki glaze is a perfect complement to the salmon. It is sweet and savory, and it adds a wonderful flavor to the fish.
• Grilling the salmon gives it a nice smoky flavor, and it also helps to keep the fish moist.
• The salmon is cooked through, but it is not overcooked. This ensures that the fish is tender and flaky.
• The additional teriyaki glaze on the side allows you to add more flavor to the salmon, if desired.