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Crispy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe Easy Sesame Broccoli Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy dinner featuring crispy skin salmon with a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze paired with sesame-tossed broccoli for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 10.5 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional: thinly sliced green onions for garnish
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha for spice

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let reduce gently for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. Steam the broccoli florets for 3–4 minutes until bright green but still crisp. Avoid overcooking.
  4. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down carefully. Press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving until skin is deeply crispy and releases easily.
  6. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2–3 minutes until opaque and flakes easily. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Transfer steamed broccoli to a bowl. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Toss gently to coat.
  8. Arrange salmon and broccoli on plates. Spoon warm teriyaki glaze generously over salmon and a bit on broccoli. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly for crispy skin. Use a hot pan but avoid burning oil. Press salmon skin-side down for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Do not flip too early to avoid tearing. Make glaze separately and spoon over cooked fish to avoid burning. Avoid oversteaming broccoli to keep crunch. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for spice. Salmon can be cooked in air fryer at 400°F for 10 minutes skin-side down as an alternative.

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