Description
These Teriyaki Salmon Skewers are a flavorful, tender, and slightly sweet grilled dish. Marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and mirin, the salmon is skewered and grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer barbecues or an easy weeknight dinner with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 lb (340g) salmon (or other firm fish suitable for grilling)
- 1 large clove garlic (or 2 small), minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated or finely minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 green onions, cut into pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into evenly sized cubes suitable for skewering.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to form the marinade.
- Place the salmon pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread the salmon cubes onto skewers, alternating with pieces of green onion if using.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill salmon skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, basting with leftover marinade until the salmon is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds or extra green onion if desired.
Notes
- Do not over-marinate the salmon, as the soy sauce can make it too salty.
- These skewers can also be cooked under the broiler if a grill is not available.
- Pair with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg