Description
This Grilled Teriyaki Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce made with coconut sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Grilled to perfection and topped with a thickened teriyaki glaze, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Serve it with air-fried broccoli for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Marinade
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice or orange juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic or two cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tbsp water
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Additional
- 3 cups frozen broccoli (for air frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and water until the sugar is dissolved and ingredients are well combined.
- Marinate the salmon: Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade and set aside. Place the salmon fillets into a plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over the salmon. Seal the bag or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the salmon to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the grill skin-side down. Cook for approximately 8 minutes, adjusting time based on the thickness of the salmon until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove and plate: Carefully remove the salmon from the grill and place on a serving plate.
- Make the teriyaki glaze: In a small skillet, combine the reserved 1/4 cup marinade with the corn starch. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a glaze.
- Glaze the salmon: Spoon the thickened teriyaki glaze over the grilled salmon fillets while still hot.
- Prepare air-fried broccoli: Add the frozen broccoli to your air fryer basket and cook at 370°F for 10 minutes until tender and slightly crispy, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Plate the glazed salmon alongside the air-fried broccoli and serve immediately for a delicious, balanced meal.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to prevent the soy sauce from overpowering the fish.
- If pineapple juice is unavailable, orange juice is a great substitute to maintain the citrusy sweetness.
- Make sure to reserve some marinade before adding the salmon, as the marinade in contact with raw fish should not be used directly without cooking.
- For a thicker glaze, simmer a bit longer but watch carefully to avoid burning the sugars.
- You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus or green beans for the air fryer.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, steam or roast the broccoli as an alternative side.
