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Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon

By Traeger Kitchen

This easy teriyaki salmon marinade gives Traeger baked salmon a sweet coating that even the kids will flip for. Serve it up as the main event tonight, then use the leftovers in a teriyaki salmon bowl tomorrow.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
1 Cupsoy sauce
Zest of 2 oranges
Juice of 2 oranges
6 Tablespoonbrown sugar
4 Clovegarlic
1 Tablespoonfresh ginger, minced
4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
1 Tablespoonwhite sesame seeds
main
Scallions, both white and green parts, chopped, for garnish
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Make the teriyaki marinade & sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the soy sauce, orange zest and juice, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and slowly simmer until a syrupy consistency is achieved, and the volume is reduced by half, 20 minutes. Let cool completely.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup soy sauce

    •  Zest of 2 oranges

    •  Juice of 2 oranges

    • 6 Tablespoon brown sugar

    • 4 Clove garlic

    • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

  • Step 2

    In a medium bowl, add cooled teriyaki marinade, sesame seeds, and salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

    Ingredients
    • 4  (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on

    • 1 Tablespoon white sesame seeds

  • Step 3

    Remove the salmon from marinade and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, transfer the marinade and bring the marinade to a boil.

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Insert the probe horizontally into the center of the salmon filet. Place the salmon fillets directly on the grill grates, skin-side up, and close the lid. Cook the salmon, occasionally brushing the salmon with the teriyaki sauce, for 3-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 125°F, or until done to your personal preference.

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    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    125 ˚F / 52 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Remove the salmon from the grill and garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  Scallions, both white and green parts, chopped, for garnish

    •  Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

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