No Time? Make Soy Glazed Salmon in 20 Minutes !

Ingredients

• 12 oz Salmon Fillets (skinless, wild‑caught if possible)
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for a light coating)
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tbsp Sake (cooking sake)
• 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (fine white sugar)
• 1 tsp Dashi Powder (instant dashi granules, adds umami)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil such as canola)
• 1 tbsp Green Onions (thinly sliced for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat dry and season salmon

   Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

   Time: PT2M

2. Lightly coat with flour

   Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge each fillet, shaking off excess.

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3. Heat oil

   Add vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high heat until shimmering.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Pan‑fry salmon

   Place the salmon in the hot skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium-high

5. Set salmon aside

   Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and keep warm while you make the glaze.

   Time: PT1M

6. Prepare soy‑sake glaze

   In the same skillet, whisk together soy sauce, sake, granulated sugar, and dashi powder until the sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT2M

7. Simmer glaze

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute, allowing it to thicken slightly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

8. Glaze the salmon

   Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon the glaze over the fillets, and cook for another 2‑3 minutes until the sauce coats the fish and becomes glossy.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

9. Plate and garnish

   Transfer the glazed salmon to a serving plate, drizzle any remaining sauce, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

0 g