Heart-Healthy Teriyaki Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Teriyaki Salmon, a flavorful yet nutritious recipe that’s perfect for a balanced lifestyle. Featuring wild-caught salmon fillets drenched in a homemade teriyaki marinade made with low-sodium soy sauce, pure maple syrup, fresh ginger, and garlic, this dish is both wholesome and delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless way to enjoy a meal that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids and heart-friendly ingredients. Whether baked to perfection in the oven or seared on a grill pan, this salmon dish comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed broccoli or brown rice. Garnish with black sesame seeds and green onions for an elegant, finishing touch. Perfect for healthy eating, this easy teriyaki salmon recipe will become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (4-6 oz each) Wild-caught salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 side Steamed broccoli or brown rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, pure maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, and sesame oil until well combined. This will serve as your homemade heart-healthy teriyaki marinade.
Place the salmon fillets into a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring the fillets are evenly coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour, to allow the flavors to soak in.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or set a grill pan to medium heat.
If baking, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). If using a grill pan, cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat until fully cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer the salmon to serving plates. Garnish with black sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve the teriyaki salmon with a side of steamed broccoli or brown rice for a complete, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 2431 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 160.6 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 89.4 mcg | 447% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2866 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
