If you’re craving a taste of Japanese hibachi-style cuisine at home, my Hibachi Salmon recipe is the perfect choice! This dish features tender salmon cooked to perfection with a savory garlic butter and served with my homemade Hibachi ginger sauce! It’s quick, easy, and brings that authentic hibachi flavor right to your table—ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special treat!
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Why I Love This Recipe
What I love most about this Hibachi Salmon recipe is how I crafted it to bring the vibrant flavors of Japanese hibachi cuisine right into your kitchen with minimal effort and using standard kitchen cookware! This dish features tender salmon, cooked perfectly with a savory garlic butter sauce inspired by my Japanese Style Seared Salmon and Pan Seared Miso Sauce Salmon. Paired with my homemade Hibachi Ginger Sauce, it delivers a creamy, rich texture and zesty flavor that you’ll love!
This recipe is a fantastic main course for anyone craving an easy, fuss-free meal that feels both special and comforting! It’s perfect for those busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal prep. With its savory, tangy taste and quick preparation, this dish is a true winner! Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be making it again and again!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Salmon – fresh or properly defrosted salmon. You can use skin on or skin off depending on your preference, but make sure to use the correct cooking times.
- Salt – sea salt preferred.
- Black Pepper – ground.
- Butter – salted or unsalted, used to give a creaminess to the salmon.
- Garlic– fresh grated garlic used to provide the signature flavor of hibachi salmon.
- Neutral Oil – no taste or flavor with high cooking temperature. Some choices are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil.
- Green Onions – fresh and chopped used for an optional garnish.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds – optional garnish.
- Onion – freshly chopped.
- Ginger – fresh ginger root peeled and chopped, used to provide base flavor of the sauce.
- Soy Sauce – low-sodium Soy Sauce preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free. Used as the base for the hibachi dipping sauce.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Lemon Zest – freshly zesty lemon skin. Best to use organic lemons.
- Rice Vinegar – vinegar made from rice with no sugar added. Can be found at Asian grocery stores. Used to provide zesty flavors to sauce.
- Lemon Juice – freshly pressed lemon juice, provide zesty flavors to sauce.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
☑ Before Getting Started
Before getting started, ensure you have a Large Frying Pan with a Flat Bottom, preferably a Cast Iron Skillet. This will provide ample room for your salmon to sear evenly, resulting in a delicious crust and juicy interior.
Step 1 Pat the salmon dry if needed, then lightly season it with salt and black pepper.
🧂 Seasoning Pro Tip
For even seasoning, try Sprinkling from a Higher Above. I also suggest to allow the salmon to Rest for 20-30 Minutes after seasoning. This time will enable the salmon to absorb the seasoning and reach an even temperature.
Step 2 Prepare the sauce by combining chopped onions, ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sweetener, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a food processor. Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
🥢 Sauce Pro Tip
For optimal flavor development, I recommend Preparing the Sauce in Advance and Refrigerating It. Allowing the sauce to rest in the fridge will enhance its flavors.
Step 3 Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds. Stir in grated garlic and set aside.
Step 4 Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it’s hot. Add the salmon and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes for skinless salmon or 2-3 minutes per side for skin-on ensuring the skin side is faced down. Carefully flip the salmon, cover again, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until it’s seared.
🌡 Internal Temperature Check
For an accurate internal temperature check, aim for 145°F. Using a meat thermometer ensures precise cooking and allows you to achieve safe and prefect level of doneness.
Step 5 Pour the garlic butter over the salmon and let it cook for 5-10 seconds. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and serve with the prepared ginger sauce.
🌿 Garnishing Pro Tip
For an extra touch of flavor and presentation, garnish with Chopped Green Onions and Toasted Sesame Seeds.
Recipe Variations
You can easily create various hibachi dishes at home by swapping out the main ingredient. For a flavorful twist, try making Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Steak, or Hibachi Scallops using the same simple hibachi cooking method featured in this recipe. Each variation brings its own unique taste while keeping the ease and deliciousness of homemade hibachi cooking!
Pairing Recommendations
For a complete hibachi-style meal at home, pair your salmon with a classic Hibachi Mushroom Soup and a fresh green salad dressed in Ginger Salad Dressing. Complement your main hibachi meats with a side of Chicken Fried Rice and Garlic Butter Vegetables. To finish off the meal, a scoop of Homemade Matcha Ice Cream makes a perfect, refreshing dessert!
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of salmon is best for this recipe?
Use fresh, high-quality King, Sockeye, Coho or Atlantic salmon fillets. Look for those with vibrant color and firm texture. Wild-caught salmon is ideal, but farmed salmon will also work well. If using frozen, make sure it has been properly defrosted.
What if I don’t have a cast-iron skillet?
You can use any heavy-bottomed skillet. Just make sure it’s hot enough before adding the salmon to get a good sear.
Can I use this recipe with other types of fish?
Yes, this recipe works well with other firm fish like mahi mahi or cod. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the fish.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Hibachi Salmon
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1/2 lbs Salmon Fillet skinless or skin on
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Clove Garlic grated
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral high temp
- 1/2 Stalk Green Onion optional garnish
- 1/4 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds optional garnish
Sauce
- 1 tbsp Onion chopped
- 1/2 Inch Ginger no sugar added blend
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1/4 tsp Lemon Zest
- 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/8 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pat the salmon dry as needed, then lightly season it with salt and black pepper.
- Combine chopped onions, ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sweetener, lemon juice, and zest in a food processor. Blend for 20-30 seconds to prepare the sauce.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds. Stir in grated garlic and set it aside.
- Preheat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes for skinless and 2-3 minutes for skin on (skin side down. Flip the salmon over, cover and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour garlic butter on the salmon, continue to cook for 5-10 seconds and transfer to a serving plate. Serve with sauce.
