Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Ingredients:

- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1/2 cup soy sauce

- 1/4 cup water

- 3 tablespoons honey

- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 2 tablespoons water

- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.

2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

3. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly.

4. Continue to simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove the sauce from heat.

5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.

6. Once the salmon is cooked through, reduce the heat to low and pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets in the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the salmon to coat evenly.

7. Cook the salmon in the teriyaki sauce for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

8. Garnish the teriyaki glazed salmon with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

9. Serve the saucy teriyaki glazed salmon hot, accompanied by steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Enjoy this flavorful and saucy teriyaki glazed salmon for a delicious holiday meal!