Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame
Salmon fillets brushed with teriyaki sauce and seared until caramelized, finished with sesame seeds. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, and carrots for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Place salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear 3 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden.
Step 3
Flip the salmon, brush the cooked side generously with teriyaki sauce, and sear 2 more minutes.
Step 4
Brush the top with remaining teriyaki sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds over the fillets, and cook 1 minute until glossy.
Step 5
Serve the salmon alongside steamed broccoli, carrots, and mashed potatoes.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- brush or spoon
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