Description
This easy teriyaki salmon recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. The salmon fillets are baked to perfection and glazed with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over medium heat. Add cornstarch slurry, simmer until thickened, and set aside.
- Bake the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet, brush with teriyaki sauce, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Final Touches: Broil for caramelization, brush with more sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice and vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for extra flavor.
- The teriyaki sauce works well with chicken or tofu.
- Leftover salmon is great in salads or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
