Description
This Teriyaki Salmon is tender, flaky, and coated in a glossy homemade glaze that’s sweet, savory, and full of flavor. It cooks fast and uses simple ingredients, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs salmon fillet (cut into 4 pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Lime or lemon wedges (for serving)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Step: Place the salmon pieces on the sheet and pat them dry. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Step: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Step: Heat over medium for 2–3 minutes until warm and the sugar dissolves. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Step: Spoon half of the teriyaki sauce over the salmon, coating the tops well. Save the rest for serving.
- Step: Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Step: Remove the salmon from the oven and brush it with extra teriyaki sauce for a shiny, flavorful glaze.
- Step: Add sesame seeds, green onions, or a squeeze of lime if you like, and serve warm.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before baking so the teriyaki glaze sticks better. For a caramelized top, broil the salmon for 1–2 minutes at the end of the baking time, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Teriyaki Salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner, Japanese-American, homemade teriyaki sauce