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Teriyaki Salmon, and where to source it

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A real teriyaki is just soy, mirin, sake, and a little sweetener reduced until it coats a spoon, no cornstarch needed, and the salmon does most of its cooking skin-side down. Sear the skin crisp first, then reduce the sauce in the same pan so it picks up the fond and lacquers the fish as it thickens.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineJapanese
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · fish · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Salmon fillets
The main event; buy fresh skin-on fillets of even thickness.
4 fillets
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Soy sauce
The salty umami base of the teriyaki reduction.
1/4 cup
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Raw honey
Sweetens and thickens the glaze so it lacquers without cornstarch.
2 tbsp
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Toasted sesame seeds
Scattered over the glazed fish for crunch.
1 tbsp
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Mirin, ginger & scallion
Mirin sweetens the sauce; grated ginger and scallion finish.
to taste
Mirin → Ginger →
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
One-pot
The Method
  1. Mix the sauceStir soy, mirin, honey, and grated ginger together.
  2. Sear the salmonSear fillets skin-side down in a hot pan until the skin is crisp and the flesh is cooked most of the way up, about 5 minutes.
  3. Flip brieflyTurn and cook the top for 1 minute, then lift the salmon out.
  4. Reduce the glazePour the sauce into the pan and simmer until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
  5. Glaze and serveReturn the salmon, spoon the glaze over until it lacquers, and top with sesame and scallion.
The Toolkit

Nonstick or cast iron skillet · Fish spatula · Small whisk · Ginger grater

Straight Answers
Can you make Teriyaki Salmon in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Teriyaki Salmon? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Teriyaki Salmon ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Teriyaki Salmon gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Teriyaki Salmon vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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