How to Broil Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce

A teriyaki glaze imparts a sweet flavor to broiled salmon.

Salmon can be a tasty dinner option as part of a healthy diet plan. Broiling is a healthier preparation method than frying, and an article from CBC News Health notes that eating broiled or baked fish was shown to reduce the incidence of strokes in study participants, according to 2005 data from the Archives of Internal Medicine. The teriyaki in this recipe serves as a sweet foil to this savory, omega-3 packed fish. Look for a low-sodium soy sauce when making the teriyaki glaze to keep your dinner healthy. Pair this dish, which serves four, with a vegetable such as sauteed snow peas and steamed rice for a well-rounded meal.

Things You'll Need

• Nonstick vegetable cooking spay
• 4 salmon steaks
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. mace (optional)
• Broil pan
• Small bowl
• Basting brush

Instructions

1. Rinse off the salmon steaks and pat dry.

2. Preheat the broiler. Prepare the broil pan by spraying it with a nonstick cooking spray.

3. Place the salmon in the pan.

4. Mix the soy sauce, honey, ginger and mace (if desired) in a small bowl to make the teriyaki sauce.

5. Lightly brush the teriyaki sauce over the salmon and broil for about seven to nine minutes on each side. Each time you turn the salmon, brush it again with the sauce. Remove the broil pan and serve the salmon.

Tips & Warnings

• Salmon is best when used fresh. When freezing, make sure to wrap the salmon well.

• Salmon is best when used fresh, when freezing make sure to wrap well.

References

• The Food Channel; Ginger Teriyaki Salmon
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research; Why Eating Salmon Might Be Good for You; March 25; 2005
• CBC News; Baked or Broiled Fish Best for Health; January 24, 2005