Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other with our irresistible Teriyaki Salmon recipe! This dish is a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and Western cooking techniques, guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering masterpiece!
Ingredients:
- 2 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mirin or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
For the Pak Choi:
- 2 large pak choi (about 250g)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 75ml fish or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling
Instructions:
1. **Preheat and Prepare:** Heat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6 and place the skinless salmon fillets in a shallow baking dish.
2. **Marinate the Salmon:** In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, honey, sesame oil, mirin or dry sherry, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Pour the marinade over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are completely covered. Let them marinate for about 20 minutes to soak up all those delicious flavors.
3. **Bake to Perfection:** Place the marinated salmon in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the salmon is flaky and cooked through. While the salmon is baking, prepare the pak choi.
Instructions for Pak Choi:
1. **Prepare the Pak Choi:** Cut a slice across the base of each pak choi so the leaves separate.
2. **Cook the Pak Choi:** Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok, then add grated garlic cloves and stir-fry briefly to soften. Add the pak choi and fry until the leaves start to wilt. Pour in the fish or vegetable stock, cover the pan tightly, and allow to cook for 5 minutes until the stems are tender but still have a bit of bite.
3. **Serve and Enjoy:** Serve the pak choi in shallow bowls, top with the baked teriyaki salmon, and spoon over the juices from the baking dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor. Serve with cooked brown rice or noodles if desired.
There you have it, a delightful fusion of East meets West with our irresistible Teriyaki Salmon recipe! Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or planning a special meal to impress your guests, this dish is sure to be a hit. So fire up your oven, get your ingredients ready, and prepare to indulge in a flavor-packed culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!
