Teriyaki Salmon Sliders

Teriyaki Salmon Sliders are a modern, flavor-packed twist on traditional seafood sandwiches, inspired by Asian fusion cuisine. Combining tender, flaky salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, these sliders deliver bold flavors in a convenient, bite-sized format. Perfect for casual dinners, parties, or appetizers, they bring a restaurant-quality taste to the home kitchen while celebrating the natural richness of salmon.

The salmon is typically marinated in a blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a touch of sweetness, then cooked to perfection—either grilled, pan-seared, or baked. Served on soft slider buns with crisp vegetables, fresh greens, and a creamy sauce, the dish balances sweet, savory, and umami flavors with a variety of textures. Each bite is juicy and flavorful, with the glaze adding a glossy, slightly sticky finish that elevates the overall experience.

Teriyaki Salmon Sliders are versatile and easy to customize, making them suitable for weeknight meals, casual entertaining, or game-day snacks. They pair well with sweet potato fries, slaw, or a simple side salad, and can be adapted with different buns, toppings, or spice levels. This dish highlights the harmony of bold Asian flavors and tender seafood, delivering a satisfying, approachable, and fun slider experience.

Teriyaki Salmon Sliders

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Teriyaki Salmon Sliders are a modern, flavor-packed twist on traditional seafood sandwiches, inspired by Asian fusion cuisine. Combining tender, flaky salmon with a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, these sliders deliver bold flavors in a convenient, bite-sized format. Perfect for casual dinners, parties, or appetizers, they bring a restaurant-quality taste to the home kitchen while celebrating the natural richness of salmon.

The salmon is typically marinated in a blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a touch of sweetness, then cooked to perfection—either grilled, pan-seared, or baked. Served on soft slider buns with crisp vegetables, fresh greens, and a creamy sauce, the dish balances sweet, savory, and umami flavors with a variety of textures. Each bite is juicy and flavorful, with the glaze adding a glossy, slightly sticky finish that elevates the overall experience.

Teriyaki Salmon Sliders are versatile and easy to customize, making them suitable for weeknight meals, casual entertaining, or game-day snacks. They pair well with sweet potato fries, slaw, or a simple side salad, and can be adapted with different buns, toppings, or spice levels. This dish highlights the harmony of bold Asian flavors and tender seafood, delivering a satisfying, approachable, and fun slider experience.

• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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Salmon Patties:

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon, skinless and deboned
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 green onions, chopped

Teriyaki Glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small white onion, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons peeled fresh ginger, minced

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• 2 avocados, pitted and peeled
• Kosher salt
• 6 fresh pineapple rings, thinly sliced and quartered
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil, divided
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fresh watercress
• 12 Hawaiian-style rolls, toasted

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Instructions

1. Chop salmon into small cubes and place half in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse about 5 pulses until only small pieces remain.  Add in mayonnaise and remaining salmon. Continue to pulse until well distributed, with some chunks of salmon remaining. Do not make a paste as you want to be able to mold the mixture into patties.
2. Remove salmon mixture from the processor and put into a bowl.  Mix in the green onions.  Form 12 evenly sized patties. Set the patties on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to cook.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, water, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce until sugar is completely dissolved. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to barely a simmer. Add rice vinegar, garlic, onion,  and ginger. Continue to cook  until sauce is reduced by half, about 30 minutes.  Set aside to cool.
4. In a small bowl, gently mash the avocado with a spoon. Season lightly with salt and set aside.
5. Add 2 teaspoons oil to a medium skillet and set over medium heat until hot. Dip pineapple rings into sauce and then place just the pineapple into the skillet. Cook, turning and applying more glaze, until lightly caramelized. Remove pineapple from skillet and set aside.
6. Season salmon patties with salt and pepper.  Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet set over medium-high heat until hot.  Then cook patties in batches until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Brush liberally with glaze and cook for 1 minute longer on each side, applying more glaze when you flip the patties. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, turning and brushing with glaze, until salmon burgers are medium-rare (115°F).
7. Place on bun the watercress, salmon patty, mashed avocado, glazed pineapple, and then the top bun.

• Author: Recipe Maker
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Main Dishes
• Cuisine: American Recipes Hawaiian