Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce Recipe – Japanese Special

Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce is a flavor-packed main course where tender salmon fillets are grilled until lightly smoky and finished with a glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki glaze. This Japanese-inspired dish is both healthy and indulgent, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant meals.

With its flaky texture and bold umami taste, this salmon dish delivers restaurant-style results at home.

  • Prep Time10 min
  • Cook Time30 min
  • Perform Time12 min
  • Total Time52 min

Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thick sauce)
  • Sesame seeds and spring onions for garnish

Filling

  • 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (anko)

Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce Instructions:

1

Mix soy sauce, honey, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

Grilled Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce Instructions:

2

Marinate salmon for 20–30 minutes.

3

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

4

Lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking.

5

Grill salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.

6

Flip carefully and grill another 3–4 minutes.

7

Simmer leftover marinade until slightly thickened.

8

Brush teriyaki sauce over salmon.

9

Remove from grill and rest briefly.

10

Garnish and serve hot.

Recipe Notes :

Do not overcook to keep salmon moist

Use fresh salmon for best flavor

Thicken sauce separately for food safety

Let fish rest briefly before serving