These teriyaki meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet, tangy glaze that’s loaded with flavor. Serve them over rice or noodles, or set them out as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, for a quick, delicious meal everyone will love.
Fresh, flaky salmon fillets are pan-seared and finished with a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze. Serve over rice with steamed veggies and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for easy weeknight perfection.
Flavor: Savory soy and garlic are balanced by sweet brown sugar and ginger, then topped with sesame seeds.
Prep Note: Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan to enhance the flavor.
Recommended Tools: Using a meat thermometer will ensure the fish doesn’t get overcooked.
Time-Saving Tip: Use teriyaki sauce from a jar instead of making it from scratch.
Ingredient Tips for Teriyaki Salmon
Salmon: For best results, look for salmon fillets that are firm and brightly colored, without tears, discoloration, or a fishy odor. If using frozen fillets, thaw them fully and pat them dry before cooking.
Soy Sauce: Reduced soy sauce forms the foundation of this homemade sauce, but you can use regular if that’s what you have on hand.
Ginger & Garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic will give the best flavor, but a paste or powder can be swapped in. Want to always have ginger on hand? Try keeping it in the freezer; you can grate it right from frozen.
Brown Sugar: Teriyaki’s signature sweetness comes from brown sugar and balances the salty soy. You can swap it for honey with similar results!
Garnish: Chop enough green onions so you can use them in your sauce and as a garnish, too. Sesame seeds add a distinctive nutty note and a little crunch to your teriyaki sauce and are great sprinkled on top.
How to Make Teriyaki Salmon
Sauce: Prepare teriyaki sauce (full recipe below) and keep warm.
Sear: Heat oil in a skillet and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook on each side.
Plate: Remove from heat and pour the sauce over the fillets.
Garnish: Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve over rice or noodles.
Don’t overcook the salmon. Adjust the cooking time depending on the shape and thickness of your salmon.
To check for doneness, the salmon should flake easily with a fork but still be slightly translucent in the center. It should also have an internal temperature of 145°F in the thickest part of the salmon when using a meat thermometer.
For added flavor, replace up to half the water in the sauce with orange or pineapple juice.
If using store-bought teriyaki sauce, add a bit of citrus juice to brighten the flavor.
Savor the Flavor
Leftover teriyaki salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. So make some extra glaze and serve it as a teriyaki marinade or glaze for chicken,pork, or shrimp.
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Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki salmon features pan-fried fillets coated in a savory-sweet sauce made from scratch.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
In a small saucepan add soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, dark brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and ground mustard. Whisk to combine.
Set over medium-high heat and whisk while bringing the mixture to a slight boil. Reduce heat to low.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add a bit at a time to the simmering sauce while whisking until the mixture has thickened slightly (you may not need all of it).
Once thick, but still pourable, remove from the heat and stir in sesame seeds and the green onions. Set aside while you cook the salmon.
Lightly season salmon filets with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch non-stick skillet, add olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add the salmon, skin side down, to the pan.
Cook for 4-6 minutes, carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 4-6 minutes or just until tender and flaky.
Remove from the heat and pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Sauce Swaps
Replace half of the water with orange juice or pineapple juice (or add a bit of lemon juice) to change the flavor.
You can replace the homemade teriyaki sauce in this recipe with store-bought. Add some citrus juice to brighten the flavor. Ensure it’s a thicker sauce or thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
Cooking & Storing Salmon
The shape of your salmon filet will determine how long it needs to cook. A thicker filet will need longer while a thinner and flatter filet will need less time.
Cooked salmon should be slightly translucent in the center and will flake easily with a fork.
Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
This lemongrass chicken recipe is a favorite easy dinner.
Chicken thighs are marinated in a delicious lemongrass marinade with fresh lime and ginger. It’s grilled until juicy and tender.
What is Lemongrass Chicken?
Lemongrass chicken is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, among many others. It has a herbaceous, lemony aroma, and this version packs a lot of flavor with the addition of aromatics and fish sauce. It is reminiscent of a favorite dish I enjoy at a local Vietnamese restaurant; it’s flavorful and goes with almost any fresh side.
Most grocery stores carry stalks of lemongrass near the other fresh herbs. You can also replace it with a lemongrass paste if you’d prefer.
To prepare lemongrass, peel off the tough outer layers and finely chop or mince the tender center. More details on preparation below!
The rich and slightly caramelized marinade tastes sweet and savory with the perfect balance of flavors.
Adding lime juice adds a bright and tangy zing to the dish.
This juicy, tender chicken is slightly charred on the grill and pairs perfectly with the flavorful sauce.
It’s the perfect chicken for a fresh and flavorful bowl or wrap.
Ingredients for Lemongrass Chicken
Chicken: Boneless chicken thighs are the best choice for this recipe as they are nice and juicy. Chicken breasts can also be used in this recipe as well I’d recommend pounding them to ½-inch thick.
Lemongrass: Lemongrass adds a lovely lemony citrus flavor and is usually sold in long stalks at the grocery store. You can also use lemongrass paste (check the recipe notes). While it’s not exactly the same, a bit of lemon zest can be used in place.
Marinade: The marinade is where all of the flavor for this dish comes from. Fresh ginger adds flavor, fish sauce adds savory umami flavor, and brown sugar adds sweetness and helps the chicken to caramelize.
Variations
Spice up the marinade with extra red pepper flakes, black pepper, Thai basil, sriracha, Thai chili paste, or gochujang.
How to Make Lemongrass Chicken
Prepare marinade (recipe below).
Toss chicken in marinade to coat and marinate.
Grill chicken on medium-high.
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
To prepare lemongrass for this recipe, cut the stalk into pieces 3 to 4 inches long and remove the tough, woody outer layers. Finely chop the tender inside portion.
Storing Leftover Lemongrass Chicken
Keep leftover lemongrass chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze portions in zippered bags for up to a month.
Reheat lemongrass chicken in the microwave or air fryer and serve as a new meal with sweet chili sauce, or add leftovers to a quick stir fry or a coconut curry soup.
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Lemongrass Chicken
This lemongrass chicken has a sweet and savory marinade and is grilled to juicy perfection.
Prep Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 6 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour16 minutesminutes
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To prepare lemongrass, cut it into pieces 3 to 4 inches long and remove the tough, woody outer layers. Finely chop the tender inside portion.
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
Add the chicken thighs and toss well to coat. Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side or until it reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
Lemongrass subsitute: You can replace lemongrass with a lemongrass paste if you’d prefer. Chicken breasts: If using chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs, pound the breasts to ½-inch thickness before marinating and grill 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serving suggestion: Our favorite way to serve this chicken is with rice noodles or over rice with fresh lime, fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, bean sprouts, pea shoots, and fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, and/or mint. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.