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Fresh Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Broccoli

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An easy, healthy dinner recipe featuring flaky salmon glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce and crisp-tender sesame broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances bold flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each, skin-on if possible)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (30 ml)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
  • 2 tbsp water (30 ml)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 300 g)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (15 ml)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it reduce slightly until thick and glossy, about 4-5 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  2. Prep the Broccoli: Rinse and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and sauté, stirring frequently, until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Toast the Sesame Seeds: In a dry small pan, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Shake pan often to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to crisp the skin. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 3-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Glaze the Salmon: In the last minute of cooking, brush the teriyaki sauce generously over the salmon, allowing it to caramelize slightly but not burn. Remove from heat.
  6. Combine Broccoli and Sesame: Toss the sautéed broccoli with the toasted sesame seeds to coat evenly.
  7. Plate and Serve: Serve the glazed salmon alongside the sesame broccoli. Drizzle any leftover teriyaki sauce over the top.

Notes

[‘Use skin-on salmon for moist, crispy texture.’, ‘Watch the teriyaki sauce closely to prevent burning.’, ‘Toast sesame seeds to enhance their nutty flavor.’, ‘Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking salmon to ensure a good sear.’, ‘If salmon is thick, tent loosely with foil after cooking to retain juices.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.’, ‘For vegan version, replace salmon with firm tofu and use maple syrup instead of honey.’, ‘Broccoli should be sautéed until tender-crisp to maintain vibrant color and texture.’]

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Keywords: teriyaki salmon, sesame broccoli, healthy dinner, easy recipe, quick salmon, homemade teriyaki sauce, weeknight meal, gluten-free option, low carb, seafood

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