Spicy Honey Teriyaki Salmon

I’m HERE for an easy, weeknight meal. I think one of the reasons people are intimidated by the kitchen is that they don’t have an arsenal of recipes that are easy, quick, good, and good for you. I realize for one recipe to check all those boxes can seem like a tall order. This one does just that, though! My husband isn’t the biggest salmon fan, and even he likes this dish. This recipe first made its debut when I was in college. It was so popular among my roommates that my dear friend and roommate, Maggie, very seriously told me that I was not allowed to make this unless she was present to enjoy it. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a recipe before (or since) that received such a high compliment.

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Serves 2

~1 lb of salmon (I buy mine fresh at Kroger, and usually go for a filet that is an even thickness throughout)

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup honey

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sesame seeds, optional

  1. Mix together soy, teriyaki, and Worcestershire in a small casserole dish. If your salmon is in one long filet, cut into 2 pieces. I cut the skin off of my salmon before marinating, but if you like the skin, leave it on and marinate flesh side down. I usually let mine marinate for about 15 minutes per side.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat until shimmering. Place the salmon in the pan, and on the side facing up, add a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of cayenne. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Flip and repeat the adding of the honey and cayenne on the other side. Cook another 3-4 minutes.

  4. Salmon should have a crust on both sides thanks to the addition of the honey. Spoon any honey from the pan onto the salmon, and remove from the pan.

  5. Top with sesame seeds (optional). I love to serve this with fresh veggies. You could do a side of roasted shishito peppers, roasted green beans, or even a bagged Asian style salad from the store. Easy, healthy, and ready in a flash. Enjoy!

Note: There is a reel of this on my Instagram, if you want to give it a watch for further instruction/visual aid.

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