Crispy Teriyaki Blooming Salmon Recipe

Crispy Teriyaki Blooming Salmon is a stunning and delicious dish where salmon fillets are sliced into a blooming crisscross pattern, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then paired with a rich, glossy teriyaki sauce. It’s flavorful, eye-catching, and surprisingly simple to make. Let’s get started!

Crispy Teriyaki Blooming Salmon Recipe

Serving: 2 to 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

For the salmon:
1 pound salmon fillet, skin on
1/10 teaspoon salt
1/10 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 cups oil, for frying
1 ½ tablespoons scallions, julienned, for garnish

For the teriyaki sauce:
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake (optional)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons scallions, minced

Crispy Teriyaki Blooming Salmon Instructions

1. Prepare the salmon:

• • • Using a sharp knife, slice each salmon fillet diagonally into a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin. Space each cut about ½ inch apart.
    • Season the fillets with salt and white pepper.
    • Lightly coat the salmon with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.

2. Fry the salmon:

• • • In a pot over high heat, heat the oil to 325°F (163°C).
    • Carefully lower one fillet at a time into the oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
    • Repeat with the remaining salmon.

3. Make the teriyaki sauce:

• • • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, sake (if using), and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
    • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk it into the simmering sauce until it thickens.
    • Add the minced scallions and stir well. Remove from heat.

4. To serve:

• • • Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the crispy salmon or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
    • Garnish with julienned scallions and enjoy!

Tips & notes

• • • Use skin-on salmon: It helps hold the blooming shape together during frying and adds extra texture.
    • No sake? You can omit it or replace it with mirin or a dash of white wine.
    • Serve it with balance: In Asian meals, crispy dishes like this are often enjoyed alongside soup and lots of vegetables for a complete, harmonious meal.