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    Broiled Salmon Steaks with Teriyaki Sauce

    Published: Jan 3, 2022 · Modified: Nov 21, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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    These broiled salmon steaks are marinated in an easy homemade teriyaki sauce, broiled until tender, and finished with a teriyaki glaze.

    broiled salmon steaks on a platter.

    Have you come across salmon steaks recently and are wondering how best to cook them?

    Although salmon steaks are a bit harder to find than fillets, they're a wonderful treat and well worth seeking out.

    There's a little bit of extra effort involved in preparing the steaks, but it's not difficult to master! And broiling is an easy way to cook them to perfection.

    Want to try a different technique? Here's a recipe for pan-seared salmon steaks with a lemon and caper pan sauce.

    In this recipe, I'm using a flavor that pairs beautifully with salmon: teriyaki. In fact, if you don't have salmon steaks, you can make a similar recipe with fillets in this teriyaki glazed salmon.

    Making homemade teriyaki sauce is simple because it uses a number of pantry staples. I almost always have all the ingredients on hand!

    Want more teriyaki-based recipes? Try teriyaki sablefish, baked yellowtail with teriyaki sauce, or ahi tuna steaks with ginger soy sauce!

    After you whip up the teriyaki sauce, this salmon has a relatively short marinating time and is then ready to go under the broiler, before being finished off with a teriyaki glaze!

    How Do I Debone a Salmon Steak?

    Salmon steaks often come with bones intact, so you'll need to take a few minutes to cut along the center membrane on both sides, and slice out the bones. Then use fish tweezers to find and pull out the pin bones.

    This tutorial will walk you through exactly how to do it.

    I recommend a boning knife, like this Wusthof boning knife. A fillet knife would work in a pinch, or whatever is the sharpest knife you have.

    Should I Roll the Salmon Steaks?

    You can either roll the steaks into little medallions at this point or leave them unrolled.

    They'll be more sturdy and cook more evenly when rolled, but it's also harder to tell when they're done. So make sure to use a digital thermometer if you go that route.

    Can I Use Store-Bought Teriyaki Sauce?

    I have only tested the recipe with my own homemade sauce.

    But of course, you can use whatever teriyaki sauce you like the flavor of!

    How to Roll Salmon Steaks

    If you're going to roll the steaks into medallions, you'll need some cooking twine and a boning knife.

    Use the knife to separate the skin from the fish, up to about the halfway point of the steak.

    Then tuck the loose flaps of fish in toward the center, making an oblong medallion shape.

    Wrap the loose portion of skin back around the "medallion," and then wrap some twine around the outside and tie it in a bow or knot. Your salmon steak is ready to go!

    Salmon roll with twine holding it together.
    Tie Salmon Roll (Medallion) with Twine

    Want to see more photos and instructions on rolling salmon steaks? The tutorial on how to debone salmon steaks, mentioned above, has all the steps.

    How to Make Broiled Salmon Steaks with Teriyaki Sauce

    To make homemade teriyaki sauce, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, wasabi (or horseradish), and sugar.

    Then place the salmon steaks and the teriyaki sauce in a dish to marinate for 15-30 minutes. Refrigerate them while marinating.

    two pieces of salmon marinating in sauce.
    Marinate the Salmon Steaks

    When the salmon is done marinating, brush off any excess sauce and transfer the steaks to an oiled, oven-safe pan.

    I use this Lodge 12" carbon steel skillet.

    Save the teriyaki marinade; you'll need it again in a few minutes!

    Slide the pan with the salmon into a pre-heated oven, and broil for 6 to 8 minutes per one-inch of thickness.

    The broiled salmon steaks need to reach about 125 degrees Fahrenheit. (This is where you'll need the meat thermometer if you've rolled the steaks.)

    two salmon steaks after broiling, still in pan.
    Broil Until Tender

    While the fish cooks, heat the teriyaki marinade in a small pot over medium heat.

    Let it come to a boil, and then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. It will thicken slightly.

    When finished, remove the sauce from the heat and cover to keep warm.

    When the salmon is done, remove from the oven and brush the teriyaki sauce over top of it.

    Serve the fish immediately, perhaps with side dishes like Boursin mashed potatoes or zucchini rice gratin.

    Any remaining teriyaki sauce can be drizzled over side dishes or served on the side!

    broiled salmon steaks on a platter.
    broiled salmon steaks on a platter.
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    Broiled Salmon Steaks with Teriyaki Sauce

    These broiled salmon steaks are marinated in an easy homemade teriyaki sauce, broiled until tender, and finished with a teriyaki glaze.
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 435kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
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    Will It Keep?
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    Ingredients

    • 2 salmon steaks (~16 ounces), deboned, pin bones removed
    • ¼ cup rice vinegar
    • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari Use gluten-free certified if needed
    • 1 tablespoon shaved ginger (or ginger paste)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon wasabi OR horseradish
    • 2 teaspoons sugar (white or brown)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Optionally, roll the salmon steaks into medallions.
      To roll the steaks, cut the skin away from each side halfway up the steak. Tuck the two belly flaps in, and wrap the skin around them. Secure with twine.
      Rolling will help the steaks cook more evenly, but makes it harder to visually check for doneness. I recommend using a digital thermometer if you roll the steaks.
      Salmon roll with twine holding it together.
    • Whisk or blend together vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, wasabi (or horseradish), and sugar.
      Marinate salmon in sauce for 15-30 minutes. (Refrigerate while marinating.)
      two salmon steaks marinating in sauce.
    • Move an oven rack to about 4" away from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high.
      Brush oil in an oven-safe pan or casserole dish.
      Use your fingers to brush the marinade off of the salmon and move it to the prepared pan. Reserve marinade.
      Slide the pan into the oven.
      Broil salmon for 6-8 minutes per 1" thickness, or until the fish reaches approximately 125° Fahrenheit.
      Do not flip the fish halfway through cooking.
      two salmon steaks after broiling, still in pan.
    • While the salmon cooks, pour the marinade into a small pot.
      Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil, and then simmer for 2-3 minutes, lowering heat if necessary. Remove from heat and cover the pan to keep the sauce warm.
      Simmer the Marinade
    • When the salmon is done cooking, remove it from the oven and brush the teriyaki sauce over the fish. Divide the remaining sauce and serve it on the side or drizzled over side dishes (like rice or vegetables.)
      Serve the fish immediately.
      broiled salmon steaks on a platter.

    Notes

    Serving Size Tips: One salmon steak is often enough meat to feed 2 people.  If you’re not concerned about presenting one steak per person, consider sharing a steak.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 435kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 48g (96%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 1724mg (75%) | Potassium: 1200mg (34%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 92IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 44mg (4%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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