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Flavorful Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy and Ginger Rice

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A quick and easy teriyaki glazed salmon recipe served with sesame bok choy and fragrant ginger rice, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin on
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 1 pound baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (180 g)
  • 1 1/4 cups water (300 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice with 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt. Place skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour teriyaki glaze over salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning glaze over fillets as it thickens and caramelizes. Remove salmon from pan and rest for 2 minutes.
  5. While salmon cooks, heat 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat. Add 1 clove thinly sliced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add halved baby bok choy, cut side down, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally until greens are wilted but stalks remain crisp. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
  6. Fluff ginger rice with a fork, divide onto plates, add sesame bok choy alongside, and place teriyaki glazed salmon on top or beside. Spoon any extra glaze from pan over salmon.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Control heat to avoid burning glaze. Rest salmon after cooking to keep it juicy. Toast sesame seeds for extra nuttiness. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Rice cooker can be used for ginger rice as a hands-off option.

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Keywords: teriyaki salmon, glazed salmon, sesame bok choy, ginger rice, quick dinner, easy salmon recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy salmon

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