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Teriyaki Salmon with Brown Rice

Easy Juicy Teriyaki Salmon with Brown Rice

Teriyaki Salmon with Brown Rice is a comforting dish with sweet and savory notes, perfect for satisfying cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Marinade
  • 2 fillets Salmon fresh, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce for marinade
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar to create glaze
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil for glaze
Brown Rice
  • 1 cup Brown rice whole grain
  • 2 cups Water or broth for cooking rice
  • 1 pinch Salt to season rice
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • nonstick skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Combine brown rice, broth, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender and fluffy.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl until the mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and well blended—about 1 minute.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish. Pour the teriyaki glaze over top, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  5. Carefully place marinated salmon, skin-side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown at the edges, spooning extra glaze over fillets every minute.
  6. Gently flip each fillet and brush with any remaining glaze. Cook an additional 2–3 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Transfer salmon to a warm plate and rest for 2 minutes to lock in juices. Fluff the brown rice, then serve fillets atop rice, drizzling pan juices to finish.
  8. Optional: sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh salmon fillets and marinate for no longer than 15 minutes to preserve natural flavors.

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