Quick Teriyaki Salmon

Looking for an easy way to add fish into your weeknight rotation? This 15-minute salmon couldn’t be easier!

Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient directly associated with reducing inflammatory compounds and blood markers in the body. Most Americans don’t get nearly enough omega-3s in their diet, but this dish makes getting a dose of omega-3s quick, easy, and delicious!

The marinade uses pantry staples that you probably already have on hand. The salmon marinates quickly as you prep the rest of your meal. Plus, the marinade works double duty as a sticky sweet sauce.

Quick Teriyaki salmon

Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Total Time: 45 minutes

active Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

●      ½ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari

●      ⅓ cup honey

●      ½ tsp ground ginger

●      ¼ cup water

●      ¼ tsp chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes (optional)

●      4 to 5 (4-oz) salmon filets

●      2 to 3 tsp avocado oil

●      1 tsp cornstarch

●      Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional)

Method

1. Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, and water in a shallow bowl. Add chili sauce or pepper flakes if desired. Set aside ¼ cup of the marinade in a small bowl to use later.

2. Add salmon filets to the marinade, turning to evenly coat both sides with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil in a skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Remove the salmon from the marinade and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fish reaches desired temperature. Discard leftover marinade.

3. Remove salmon from skillet; keep warm. Whisk together cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water to make a slurry. Stir into reserved 1/4 cup of the marinade. Add to skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally. Remove skillet from heat.

4. Drizzle sauce over salmon filets and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.