Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Teriyaki and salmon is such a delicious combination! Great on the grill, or check out the baked version!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 1 - lb(s) salmon fillet
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 1 - cup(s) teriyaki sauce
  • 1 - 8 oz. can(s) crushed pineapple
  • 1 - tsp minced garlic
  • 1 - tsp sesame seeds
  • Garnish: - sliced green onions**
  • Side: - salad**
  • Side: - rice**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Cook rice, as directed.
  2. Open and drain the crushed pineapple.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, and sesame seeds.
  4. Cut salmon fillet into individual serving portions. Place in small baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Pour the teriyaki-pineapple sauce over the salmon. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the grill. Place the salmon and sauce onto the grill and brush additional sauce over the top. Discard excess marinade/sauce. Grill salmon, skin side down over direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Grilling time will vary depending on thickness of the salmon fillet.
  6. Prepare the salad.
  7. Serve Grilled Teriyaki Salmon with green onion garnish and side of rice and salad.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Cut 2 lbs. of salmon fillet into 8 pieces.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 cups teriyaki sauce, 2 cans of crushed pineapple, 2 tsp minced garlic, and 2 tsp sesame seeds.
  3. Open and drain 2 cans of crushed pineapple.

To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

  • 4 salmon pieces
  • Salt and pepper
  • Half of the prepared teriyaki sauce

Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring the salmon and marinade to the grill. Grill over direct heat as directed.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides.

Gluten-Free Modifications

Use a gluten-free teriyaki or soy sauce for gluten free meal.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw completely, then grill over direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes, skin side down. Grill until cooked through, cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the salmon.
Serve with green onion garnish, rice and salad.

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