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Flavorful Teriyaki Salmon Recipe with Crisp Bok Choy

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A quick and easy teriyaki salmon recipe paired with crisp bok choy, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), wild-caught if possible
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 large head or 2 small bok choy, washed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed), divided
  • Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the teriyaki glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside to let flavors meld (about 5 minutes).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down in the hot pan. Press down lightly with a spatula to keep skin flat. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until skin is crisp and releases easily.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon and pour the teriyaki glaze over each fillet. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes, spooning glaze over the fish occasionally, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily but remains moist inside.
  6. While salmon cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
  7. Add bok choy cut-side down with a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften but stays crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  8. Plate salmon alongside bok choy. Drizzle extra teriyaki glaze from the pan over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Simmer teriyaki glaze gently to avoid bitterness. Cook bok choy quickly to retain crispness. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen. Salmon is done when it flakes easily but is still slightly translucent inside.

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