Teriyaki Grilled Salmon Recipe
Darling, this teriyaki grilled salmon recipe is sticky, smoky, and sassier than your bestie after three cocktails on girls’ night.
Sweet meets savory as glossy teriyaki hugs vegan fillets tighter than skinny jeans after bottomless brunch.
It’s bold, easy, and takes less time than deciding which heels match your outfit.
Grill marks plus shiny glaze create flavor fireworks that put boring meal prep to shame.
So pour the sauce, flip that hair, and serve salmon that tastes like restaurant magic without destroying your manicure.
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon Recipe
Vegan teriyaki grilled salmon brings smoky char and glossy glaze together for a sweet-savory main dish that feels indulgent yet effortless.
Ingredients
For Vegan Salmon
- Vegan salmon fillets soy or pea protein-based – 4 (about 6 oz each)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
For Teriyaki Glaze
- Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
- Brown sugar – 1½ tbsp
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Ginger grated – 1 tsp
- Rice vinegar – 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil – 1 tsp
- Cornstarch – 1 tsp mixed with 2 tsp water
Instructions
- Pat vegan salmon fillets dry.
- Brush fillets with olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Simmer 3 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry, cook until thick.
- Preheat grill to medium-high; oil grates lightly.
- Grill salmon 6–7 minutes per side until charred.
- Brush teriyaki glaze over fillets during final minute.
- Remove, drizzle extra glaze, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 15%
Additional Tips
- Add pineapple chunks on the grill for tropical flair.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving for crunch.
- Pair with jasmine rice or stir-fried veggies for balance.
