Teriyaki Salmon
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this incredible Teriyaki Salmon recipe, featuring tender, oven-baked salmon fillets glazed in a bold, homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, fresh ginger, and garlic, this sauce delivers authentic flavor that transforms the dish into a restaurant-worthy meal. The salmon is marinated for ultimate succulence, then baked to flaky perfection and finished with a luscious glaze for irresistible depth of flavor. Garnished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a satisfying, healthy dinner that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy teriyaki salmon will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup mirin
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add this to the saucepan to thicken the teriyaki sauce. Stir until the sauce reaches your desired consistency, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the cooled teriyaki sauce over the salmon, reserving the other half for later. Ensure each fillet is well-coated. Marinate the salmon in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
Remove the salmon from the marinade and place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Discard the marinade used for the salmon.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, reheat the reserved teriyaki sauce.
Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and brush with the warmed, reserved teriyaki sauce.
Garnish the teriyaki salmon with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the teriyaki salmon with steamed rice and your choice of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5035 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.8 g | ||
| Protein | 118.4 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 804 mg | 17% | |
*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.
