Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce

Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce is topped with an easy-to-make teriyaki ginger sauce and served in 10 minutes; it helps puts dinner on the table in no time!ย  All you need is your favorite steamed or fried rice as a side dish and dinner is complete.

Pan Seared Salmon…

Salmon is easily pan-seared on the stovetop for a few minutes, then it’s topped with an easy homemade teriyaki ginger sauce made with fresh ginger, garlic, olive oil, and soy sauce.

The teriyaki ginger sauce is what makes this salmon so flavorful andย mouthwatering. ย I think even the kids will eat it.

For years I never ate salmon. ย Always thought the taste was too fishy for me.

But that has changed since I had salmon with this teriyaki ginger sauce at a friend’s BBQ years ago. ย And I think this salmon recipe will dissuade others too!

Pan seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce by 2sistersrecipes.com

Salmon Cooks in Minutes…

Whether you grill or pan sear the salmon on stove-top, ย salmon steaks are known to cook up very quickly. ย So you’ll have to stay nearby and keep an eye on it.

With that in mind, it’s a good idea to get started with cooking the rice as a side dish.

So by the timeย the rice is ready to serve, your salmon with teriyaki ginger sauce will be too and ready by its side.

You can easily prepare a green salad as another side and dinner is a snap! ย Perfect for those busy weeknights.

A platter with cooked salmon with teriyaki sauce. by 2sistersrecipes.com

Anyone who loves the flavors of fresh ginger and garlic will love them in this sauce.

I even mixed some of the teriyaki ginger sauce into the rice, making the rice a little more flavorful. ย Dinner was easy and delicious!

After grilling meats all summer long, weย prefer getting back to eatingย fish andย salads. ย Eating light is what we try to aim for the rest of the week. ย How about you?

Try this recipe! ย Let us know how it turns out for you!

*You can follow along below with our step-by-step Tutorial, or jump down to the bottom for the full recipe card.

Ingredients for Pan-Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce:

  • 4 Salmon fillets or steaks ( about 1.5 pounds)

  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced vertically

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 Tbsp. sugar

  • 1/2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger

  • 1 garlic clove- minced

  • 1/4 tsp. corn starch

  • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

  • cooking spray

  • 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds to garnish

  • 4 cups of steamed rice, for serving

Directions for Pan-Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce…

1.ย  In a large frying pan over medium heat.ย  Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray.

2.ย  Add the 4 fillets of salmon, skin side up, and sear them for about 2 to 3 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked halfway through.ย  Since Teriyaki sauces can be a little on the salty side, there’s really no need to season the salmon steaks for this recipe.

ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  3.ย  In the meantime, slice the green onions.

4.ย  Peel back the skin on the ginger root, and grate the ginger.

Then mince the garlic clove.

5.ย  Gently flip Salmon fillets over and continue to grill for another 2 to 3 minutes.

ย  ย  ย Turn off the heat and set aside.

6.ย  In the meantime, in a small sautรฉ pan, add soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, corn starch, olive oil, and half the green onions.ย  ย Reserve some green onions to garnish.

7.ย  Simmer the sauce on low heat for 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.

8.ย  If the salmon fillets are fully cooked (to your preference), then transfer the salmon to aย  serving platter.ย ย Pour the teriyaki sauce directly over the salmon.

9.ย  Garnish with some sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.ย  Serve with a side of steamed rice on the side.

10.ย  Serve immediately.ย  Serves 4

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Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce by 2sistersrecipes.com

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Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce

Pan seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce by 2sistersrecipes.com

Pan-Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce is topped with an easy-to-make teriyaki ginger sauce and served in 10 minutes; it helps puts dinner on the table in no time!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Salmon fillets ( 1.5 pounds)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced vertically
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove- minced
  • 1/4 tsp. corn starch
  • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds to garnish
  • 4 cups of steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add the 4 fillets of salmon, skin side up, and sear them for about 2 to 3 minutes, until they are cooked halfway through.
  3. In the meantime, slice the green onions. Peel back the skin on the ginger root, and grate the ginger. Then mince the garlic clove and set them aside.
  4. Gently flip Salmon fillets over and continue to grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  5. In the meantime, in a small sauté pan, add soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, corn starch, olive oil, and half the green onions. Reserve some green onions to garnish.
  6. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. When salmon fillets are fully cooked (to your preference), transfer cooked salmon to a serving platter. Pour the teriyaki sauce directly over the salmon.
  8. Garnish with some sesame seeds and green onions on top.
  9. Serve with a side of steamed rice. Serve immediately.
  10. Serves 4

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18 Comments

  1. So delicious. I love flavouring food with ginger and I’m going to do this delicious dish this coming weekend! Thank you for another delicious idea!

  2. This is a wonderfully healthy and simple meal.. bring it by to Foodie Friday, Thursday after 8:30pm EST or any time on Friday. I would love for you to be part of the party.

  3. I love salmon, it's so delicious, you salmon looks great! Your recipe looks delicious too. My wife and I have salmon at least 2-3 times a week. I grill it all the time but we change up the vegetable each time, from broccoli, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, sweet potato, etc.. I am going to try your recipe! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. What a great salmon dish I want to try. It looks delicious! This is my first time here and I really like your blog! Mom's Best Potato Pie sounds pretty great too! I'll enjoy following for more. Thanks for the recipes!

    1. Hi Pam, welcome to our blog! Its so nice to meet you! We are honored that you are following us and thank you for stopping by. We look forward to seeing you again!
      Warmly, Anna and Liz

  5. You had me at "dinner on the table in ten minutes!" We love salmon, and are always looking for different ways to prepare it. This looks quick, easy and delicious. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Thanks Tricia! First time I made salmon teriyaki this way and I have to say, everyone love them so much, I I think I will continue to make this recipe often.