Salmon Teriyaki in Sesame
2 servings
30 minutes
Sesame teriyaki salmon is an exquisite dish of Japanese cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with the rich sweet-soy aroma of teriyaki and nutty notes of sesame. This recipe embodies the philosophy of Japanese culinary art — a balance of flavors and textures. The teriyaki sauce infuses the salmon, making it juicy and caramelized, while the sesame coating adds a crunchy texture. Sesame teriyaki salmon pairs perfectly with rice, creating a flavor harmony worthy of Japan's finest restaurants. This dish is suitable for both everyday dinners and special occasions, delighting with its rich flavor nuances and aesthetic presentation.
1
For teriyaki sauce, peel 2 cm of ginger root and grate it finely.
- Ginger: 100 g
2
Crush the garlic using a garlic press.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of honey, add ginger and garlic, mix well, and pour this mixture over the salmon.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Wildflower honey: 1 tablespoon
- Ginger: 100 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Salmon fillet: 2 pieces
4
Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
6
Pour off the sauce from the salmon pieces and save it.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Wildflower honey: 1 tablespoon
7
Place the salmon on baking paper and bake for about 15 minutes in grill mode, periodically brushing with sauce using a culinary brush.
8
Take the salmon and gently dip it in the sauce mixed with sesame oil on all sides.
- Sesame oil: to taste
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Wildflower honey: 1 tablespoon
9
Carefully coat the salmon in sesame seeds.
- Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
10
Serve with rice drizzled with sauce on top.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
