Teriyaki Ginger Salmon
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible Teriyaki Ginger Salmon, a dish that combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a lusciously savory-sweet glaze. The vibrant marinade, made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and garlic, infuses the fish with bold Asian-inspired flavors. As the fillets bake or grill to perfection, the reserved marinade transforms into a glossy, restaurant-worthy teriyaki sauce, adding a sticky, umami-rich finish. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this easy-to-make salmon recipe is a showstopper that's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner, serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables to complete this wholesome, flavor-packed meal. Keywords: Teriyaki Ginger Salmon, easy salmon recipe, teriyaki marinade, Asian-inspired dinner, baked salmon, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks (sliced, optional for garnish) Green onions
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make the teriyaki marinade.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag, and pour half of the teriyaki marinade over them. Reserve the other half for later. Allow the salmon to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour for more flavor.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a grill to medium-high heat. If baking, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
While the salmon marinates, transfer the reserved teriyaki marinade to a small saucepan. Mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, and stir this into the marinade.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet if baking, or directly on the grill grates if grilling.
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. If grilling, cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Brush the thickened teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets during the last few minutes of cooking for a sticky, flavorful glaze.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven or grill and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve the Teriyaki Ginger Salmon immediately alongside steamed rice and your favorite vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1315 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 4% | |
*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.
