Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each kosher salt to tastekosher salt to taste fresh cracked pepper to tastefresh cracked pepper to taste 2 teaspoons sesame seeds2 teaspoons sesame seeds 2 green onions thinly sliced2 green onions thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons olive oil Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Or Use Store Bought) ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce¼ cup low sodium soy sauce 4 tablespoons cold water divided (or half orange juice or pineapple juice)4 tablespoons cold water divided (or half orange juice or pineapple juice) 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated 2 teaspoons fresh garlic grated2 teaspoons fresh garlic grated 1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cornstarch In a small saucepan add soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, dark brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and ground mustard. Whisk to combine. Set over medium-high heat and whisk while bringing the mixture to a slight boil. Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Add a bit at a time to the simmering sauce while whisking until the mixture has thickened slightly (you may not need all of it). Once thick, but still pourable, remove from the heat and stir in sesame seeds and the green onions. Set aside while you cook the salmon. Lightly season salmon filets with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch non-stick skillet add olive oil and set over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin side down, to the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes, carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 4-6 minutes or just until tender and flaky. Remove from the heat and pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Recipe Notes Sauce Replace half of the water with orange juice or pineapple juice (or add a bit of lemon juice) to change the flavor. You can replace the homemade teriyaki sauce in this recipe with store-bought. Ensure it's a thicker sauce or thicken with a cornstarch slurry as directed in this recipe. Cooking Salmon The shape of your salmon filet will determine how long it needs to cook. A thicker filet will need longer while a thinner and flatter filet will need less time. Salmon should be slightly translucent in the center and flake easily with a fork.