Salmon Yakitori

This simple marinade of soy, sake, mirin and sugar gives salmon a lovely Asian-inspired taste while allowing the richness and flavor of the meat to shine through. This is great for an easy summer dinner, served with grilled or stir fried vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 600 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 0.25 cup light soy sauce
• 0.25 cup sake
• 0.25 cup mirin (sweetened Asian wine)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a shallow dish; place the salmon fillets in the dish, skin side up. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the salmon and reserve the marinade. Pan fry the salmon 4 to 5 minutes per side, gradually adding the marinade to the pan, this will intensify the flavor and help to keep the salmon moist. Serve once the salmon is cooked through and is easily flaked with a fork.