Sake Salmon and Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this exquisite Sake Salmon and Rice recipe, combining tender, seared salmon with a bold, umami-packed glaze. Infused with a harmonious blend of sake, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger, this dish perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. Served over warm, fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with its authentic Japanese-inspired flavors. Make mealtime unforgettable with this restaurant-quality dish—your new go-to salmon dinner idea!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 120 ml Sake
- 60 ml Soy sauce
- 60 ml Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 stalks Green onion (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides. Peel and finely mince the garlic and ginger.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the sake, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved to create the glaze.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Sear for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 4
Flip the salmon fillets and pour the sake glaze evenly over them. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the salmon simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, basting occasionally with the glaze using a spoon.
Step 5
While the salmon cooks, prepare the rice by reheating it if necessary. Ensure it’s warm and fluffy when ready to serve.
Step 6
Once the salmon is fully cooked and glistening with the reduced glaze, remove it from the heat. The fish should flake easily with a fork, but remain moist.
Step 7
To serve, place 1 cup of steamed rice on each plate and top with a salmon fillet. Spoon additional glaze from the pan over the salmon and rice.
Step 8
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1482.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2409.3 |
| Total Fat 86.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5521.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 237.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.1g | |
| Protein 129.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 160.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 631.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories