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Japanese buri no teriyaki (yellowtail teriyaki) on a brown rimmed plate decorated with a perilla leaf and grated daikon radish

Yellowtail Teriyaki (Buri no Teriyaki)

5 from 2 votes
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Buri no Teriyaki is a classic Japanese homestyle meal made with pan-fried Yellowtail or Amberjack fillets coated in a delectable homemade teriyaki glaze. Try this classic dish, ready in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients  

  • 2 yellowtail fillets
  • 1 tsp soy sauce for marinating
  • 1 tsp mirin for marinating
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin for teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp sake
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tbsp cooking oil

Instructions 

  • Place 2 yellowtail fillets in a sealable bag and add 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp mirin. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
    two fillets of yellowtail marinating in a clear plastic bag
  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake and 1 tsp sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Set by the stove for later.
    teriyaki sauce mixed in a small glass bowl
  • Once 15 minutes have passed, transfer the yellowtail fillets to a container and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
    patting yellowtail fillets with kitchen paper
  • Sprinkle with 1 tbsp cornstarch, making sure both sides are lightly covered. Pat off the excess before frying.
    two yellowtail fillets coated in starch in a metal container
  • Heat a pan on medium and add ½ tbsp cooking oil. Once hot, place the fillets in the pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side.
    yellowtail fillets frying in a pan
  • Increase the heat to high and pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan and fry until thickened to a syrup-like consistency. Turn the fish to make sure both sides are covered with sauce (about 30 seconds each side).
    yellowtail fillets with homemade teriyaki sauce in a pan
  • Once thickened, remove the pan from the heat and serve.
    yellowtail fillets cooked in homemade teriyaki sauce in a frying pan
  • Enjoy!