Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
Combining tender, flaky salmon with a rich, homemade teriyaki glaze, this dish brings a taste of Japan right into your own home. It’s not only easy to prepare but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Teriyaki Salmon
This easy Teriyaki Salmon features salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Cook until flaky, and serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a quick, healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Baking pan/sheet
- Parchment paper (Optional) This is for an easier clean up
- Small sauce pan
Ingredients
For The Salmon:
- 4 Salmon fillets (about 6oz each)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For The Teriyaki Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce Low sodium, if preferred
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC)
- In a small Sauce pan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. (If you prefer a thicker glaze combine cornstarch with water and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use nonstick spray on the pan
- Place the salmon fillets on the sheet, skin side down
- drizzle olive oil over the fillets
- season with salt and pepper
- Pour half of the teriyaki glaze over the salmon fillets and make sure they are evenly coated
- reserve the remaining glaze for serving
Bake:
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets flake easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC)
Broil: (optional)
- For a caramelized finish, you can switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking
Serve:
- Drizzle the reserved teriyaki glaze over the salmon and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables