Name: Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mirin or sweet rice wine; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons scallions, rinsed and minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced; 12 ounces salmon fillets, cut into four portions (3 ounces each); 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen vegetables stir-fry; 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil; 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 1 clove); 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon scallions, rinsed and minced; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

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Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with stir-fried veggies has a tender and juicy texture, rich umami flavor and a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

As easy to make as it is colorful, it’s the perfect heart-healthy weekday dinner without compromising flavor when you don’t have a lot of time.

Plus it’s loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals – a perfect Fish Recipes!

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Eating Heart Healthy

A special thanks to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for this heart-healthy recipe, which is part of a DASH eating plan

DASH is a flexible and balanced way of eating that stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and was developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Requiring no special foods, DASH provides daily and weekly nutritional goals to help lower two major risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure and high LDL (bad) cholesterol.

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Learn more about heart health and find DASH-friendly recipes at nhlbi.nih.gov/DASH.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Glazed Teriyaki Salmon combines the rich flavors of salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, complemented by stir-fried vegetables.

Simple Ingredients: The recipe uses salmon fillets, light teriyaki sauce, mirin or sweet rice wine, rice vinegar, scallions, ginger, frozen stir-fry vegetables, peanut or vegetable oil, garlic and light soy sauce.
Effortless Preparation: Marinate the salmon in the teriyaki mixture, then cook it to perfection. Stir-fry the vegetables for a quick and easy side dish.
Flavorful and Balanced: The teriyaki glaze adds a sweet and savory depth to the salmon, while the stir-fried vegetables provide a crunchy and fresh contrast.
Perfect for Weeknights: This dish is quick to prepare, making it ideal for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Customizable: Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on your preference or what’s in season.

This recipe will quickly become your new favorite go-to dinner!

Glazed Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients

This recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook.

It makes 4 servings.

To make this glazed teriyaki salmon with stir-fried vegetables, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Salmon:

light teriyaki sauce
mirin or sweet rice wine
rice vinegar
scallions
ginger
salmon fillets

Vegetables:

frozen vegetables stir-fry
peanut oil or vegetable oil
garlic
ginger
scallions
light soy sauce

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To prepare the Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

Baking sheet: for baking the salmon fillets
Parchment paper or aluminum foil: to line the baking sheet
Mixing bowls: for preparing the marinade and tossing vegetables
Measuring cups and spoons: for accurate ingredient measurements
Whisk: to mix the teriyaki sauce
Knife and cutting board: for mincing garlic, slicing scallions, and prepping vegetables
Zester: for grating fresh ginger
Wok or large sauté pan: for stir-frying the vegetables
Spatula or wooden spoon: to stir the vegetables while cooking
Tongs: for flipping and serving the salmon
Oven mitts: for safely handling hot pans

Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with stir-fried veggies has a tender and juicy texture, rich umami flavor and a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

This heart-healthy dish combines the rich flavors of teriyaki-glazed salmon with vibrant stir-fried vegetables, making it a delicious and nutritious meal option.

How to Make Teriyaki Salmon

Preheat oven to 350 F.

To prepare salmon: Mix teriyaki sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, scallions and ginger well. Pour over salmon and marinate 10-15 minutes.

Remove salmon from marinade.

Place salmon on baking sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork in thickest part and reaches minimum internal temperature of 145 F.

To prepare vegetables: Thaw frozen vegetables in microwave or place bag in bowl of hot water about 10 minutes. In large wok or saute pan, heat oil. Add garlic, ginger and scallions; cook gently, but do not brown, 30-60 seconds.

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Add vegetables and continue stir-frying 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Add soy sauce.

Glazed Teriyaki Salmon is the perfect heart-healthy weekday dinner when you don't have a lot of time.

Serve one piece of salmon with 1 cup vegetables.

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