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Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

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Baked Teriyaki Salmon features tender oven-baked salmon fillets glazed in a glossy, homemade teriyaki sauce—sweet, savory, and effortless with restaurant-style flavor in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed), skin on or off
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
  • Teriyaki sauce:
  • ½ cup soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional for nutty flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease or line a baking dish.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place skin-side down in the dish.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then whisk it into the sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Pour about two-thirds of the sauce evenly over the salmon, reserving the rest for serving.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is bubbling.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately with the extra sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Add a splash of orange juice to the sauce for a citrus twist.
  • Stir in sriracha or chili flakes for some heat.
  • Use store-bought teriyaki if short on time—just bake salmon and glaze.
  • Add vegetables (like bell peppers or broccoli) to the dish and bake together for a one-pan meal.
  • For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg