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Sake-Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Special Equipment Needed:
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Medium bowl
- Whisk

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sake, soy sauce, honey, mirin, vegetable oil, ginger, and garlic.
5. Pour the sake-teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.

Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Temperature: 400°F
Serving Size: 4

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 220
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 22g

Substitutions for Ingredients
- Sake: dry white wine
- Soy sauce: tamari or coconut aminos
- Honey: agave nectar or maple syrup
- Mirin: rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil: canola oil

Variations:
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute the salmon with other types of fish, such as cod or tilapia.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to use a good quality sake for the best flavor.
- If you don't have sake, you can substitute with dry white wine.

Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation Ideas:
Serve the salmon over a bed of steamed rice and top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Garnishes:
Sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Pairings:
Serve with steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or asparagus.

Suggested Side Dishes:
Steamed rice, steamed vegetables, salad

Troubleshooting Advice:
If the salmon is not cooked through, return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Food Safety Advice:
Make sure to cook the salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Food History:
Teriyaki is a traditional Japanese cooking technique that involves marinating and grilling food in a sweet and savory sauce.

Flavor Profiles:
Sweet, savory, umami

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with steamed rice and steamed vegetables.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Umami, Sweet, Tangy, Salty