Grilled Salmon Teriyaki with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Juicy salmon fillets grilled and brushed with a sweet-savory teriyaki glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 fillets (about 150g each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
2. Step 2: Place 2 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the teriyaki marinade over. Let them marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from marinade (reserve the marinade) and grill the fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy.
5. Step 5: Flip the salmon and brush with reserved marinade. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
6. Step 6: Transfer salmon to a plate, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallion stalks over the top, and serve immediately.