Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Erika Joyce, Prop Styling by Sean Dooley

Sometimes all it takes to make dinner feel special is a big, bold piece of protein. Case in point: This salty-sweet salmon glazed in a glossy teriyaki-style sauce. Brushed in two rounds with the quick sauce made with nothing more than sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar, the salmon sizzles under the broiler , charring as it takes on a smoky flavor. This recipe calls for one large piece of salmon, but you can use smaller fillets or opt for a white fish such as cod or halibut. Just note that the cooking time will be shorter if using smaller pieces, so keep an eye on them. Add a quick garnish of sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, and dinner is done.

More salmon winners this way: Hot Honey-Glazed Salmon ; Green Curry-Glazed Salmon ; and Slow-Roasted Salmon With Harissa .

Recipe information

Ingredients

⅓

cup (packed; 67 g) dark brown sugar

¼

cup soy sauce

2

Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

2

tsp.…