Dinner

Teriyaki Salmon Skewers

Serving up a special brunch to Mom this coming Mother’s Day? Wow her with these tasty teriyaki salmon skewers on May 8th!

Super simple, super delicious, super special, after mixing up the teriyaki sauce, these come together quickly and are a complete show-stopper! They are rich in heart-healthy omega-3’s too! Serve with rice and your favorite veggies, or along side a mixed green salad for a full meal deal.

Mom - or any special lady in your life - will be impressed with your culinary skills and the care you took to show her that she deserves to be treated like the queen she is!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger

  • 2/3 cup water + 2 tablespoons

  • 2/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless salmon cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 8 - 8” wooden skewers - soaked in water for at least one hour to prevent burning

  • sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in bottom of a small saucepan.

  2. Saute the minced garlic and ginger over med-low heat, about 1 minute.

  3. Turn heat to high, add the 2/3 cup water, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat to low, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.

  5. Mix the cornstarch with 2T water to dissolve, then whisk into sauce to thicken.

  6. Simmer for a few minutes.

  7. Divide sauce into 2 bowls, one for basting, the other for serving.

  1. Toss salmon chunks with half of the basting sauce then thread onto skewers using similar portions for each skewer (about 1/4 of a pound each).

  2. Arrange with space between each on baking tray and baste with more sauce.

  3. Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes, turning once, and basting before placing back under the broiler to finish cooking, another 3-4 minutes.

  4. Remove from broiler and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving 2 skewers per person.

I know Mom is going to love this splendid and celebratory meal, and I hope it helps to make her day - and yours - a very special one.

I wish my own mama were here to spoil, but I’m sure she’ll be enjoying the equivalent of a Mother’s Day grand banquet in heaven. What a special gift we were given when we were given mothers! And equally, what a special gift it is to BE a mom.

Just one more way we’ve been blessed in this life full of blessings we live!