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Ama-Shiozake (Japanese lightly salted salmon)

Ama-Shiozake (Japanese Lightly Salted Salmon)

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Ama-Shiozake is a staple Japanese dish featuring salmon. You can enjoy salmon with a mild, savory flavor, and it pairs perfectly with rice.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (0.8 lb/360g) salmon fillets
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 ½ Tbsp salt

Instructions

  • Mix water, sugar, and salt in a ziplock bag, then add the salmon fillets. Let them marinate for 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Add oil to a pan and cook the seasoned salmon fillets (ama-shiozake) over medium heat until they are browned on both sides and cooked through.

Notes

  • You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Calories: 123
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Main Dishes, Seafood, Traditional
Keyword: salmon fillet
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