Pan-Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Glaze and Pickled Daikon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Crisp-skinned salmon glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce, paired with tangy pickled daikon radish for a balanced main course. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 25 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 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup, thinly sliced daikon radish
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add 1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish. Let it pickle for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
Step 4: Brush the teriyaki glaze generously over the salmon fillets before serving. Serve alongside the pickled daikon radish for a refreshing contrast.