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Easy Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe with Sesame Bok Choy for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and satisfying teriyaki glazed salmon paired with sesame bok choy, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties. This recipe balances sweet, salty, and nutty flavors with a crisp-tender vegetable side.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 heads bok choy, washed and halved or quartered
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable or neutral oil (for cooking salmon)

Instructions

  1. Make the Teriyaki Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cornstarch Slurry: Mix cornstarch with water until smooth to thicken the glaze later.
  3. Cook the Salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the Glaze: Pour the teriyaki mixture over the salmon in the pan. Let simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook gently until the sauce thickens and glazes the salmon, about 2 more minutes.
  5. Toast Sesame Seeds: While salmon cooks, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Sauté the Bok Choy: In another pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add halved bok choy and toss for 1-2 minutes until leaves start to wilt. Add water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until stems are tender but still crisp.
  7. Finish the Bok Choy: Remove lid, drizzle with a little soy sauce or more sesame oil if desired, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  8. Plate and Serve: Arrange glazed salmon on plates alongside the sesame bok choy. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the fish.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the glaze. Add cornstarch slurry only after the glaze simmers to prevent lumps. Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning. Steam bok choy until crisp-tender, not soggy. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet to maintain texture.

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