Soy Glazed Salmon (20 Minutes)

Quick and easy dinners that taste restaurant-quality are my favorite meals; Soy Glazed Salmon is one of the go-to recipes that I make every week.

Tender Salmon coated in a sweet and savory sauce; PLUS it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare; this Soy Glazed Salmon is a must-try recipe that you will love! 

Soy Glazed Salmon pairs well with everything; you can pair it with rice, noodle, potatoes, salad, or serve it as an open-face sandwich.

I love making rice bowls with my soy-glazed salmon with sauteed vegetables on the side for a healthy and easy dinner.

QUICK TIP: Use the same pan to saute the vegetables with any remaining sauce. Vegetables that pair well with the sauce are broccoli, bok choy, spinach, mushroom, and cauliflower. 

The secret ingredient that makes this easy Soy Glazed Salmon restaurant-style quality is dashi powder.

Dashi powder adds instant umami flavor to the dish, adding another layer of depth to the sauce.

I always have dashi powder in my pantry, as it instantly adds umami flavor to any dish. You can get dashi powder and most asain grocery stores or on Amazon. 

Soy Glazed Salmon takes less than 20 minutes to make.

You can also freeze the marinated salmon in the freezer for 30 days to meal-prep in bulk.

I always have side dishes ready in the fridge, such as Korean Marinated Eggs, Cucumber Salad, Bean Sprout Salad, Korean Spinach Salad, and Honey Garlic Potatoes.

Making side dishes ahead of time can save alot of time preparing food throughout the week.

Easy WEEKNIGHT recipes? Here are some of the go-to recipes that I love to MEAL PREP ahead of time.

• Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes ONLY!)
• Korean Spinach Salad 2 Ways (Sigumchi Namul)
• Ramen Eggs (4 Ingredients Only!)
• Spicy Garlic Potato (EXTRA CRISPY Tips!)

Ingredient 

• 2 pieces of Salmon Fillet 
• Salt and Pepper 
• 2.5 tbsp of Flour 
• 3.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce 
• 2.5 tbsp of Sake (optional) 
• 3 tbsp of Mirin (or honey) 
• 1 tbsp of Sugar 
• 1 tsp of Dashi Powder 

1. Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Dust 2.5 tbsp of flour all over the salmon, and shake off any excess flour. 
2. Mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and dashi powder. 
3. In a pan, add in oil, turn the heat to medium-high. 
4. Once the pan is hot, place the salmon and the skin side facing down. Pan-fry the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
5. Using the same pan, drizzle in the sauce, and simmer for 1 minute. 
6. Add the salmon skin-side down and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the salmon.