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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
Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Place salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear 3 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden.

  3. Step 3

    Flip the salmon, brush the cooked side generously with teriyaki sauce, and sear 2 more minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Brush the top with remaining teriyaki sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds over the fillets, and cook 1 minute until glossy.

  5. 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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