Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
382 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Japanese, American, Asian-American Fusion
Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon
Description
This baked salmon dish marinates 6-ounce fillets in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce combining brown sugar and soy sauce, balanced by apple cider vinegar and enriched with garlic and sesame oil. The sauce is simmered and thickened with a cornstarch slurry to coat the fish with a smooth, shiny glaze during baking.
Baking covered at 400°F allows the salmon to cook gently while absorbing the flavors. The finishing garnish of thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds adds slight crunch and a fresh bite alongside the tender, flaky fish.
This dish provides a simple method for a flavorful salmon entree that pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables. The original recipe update date suggests tested reliability, though the notes provided do not detail storage or make-ahead tips.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce salmon fillets
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup soy sauce regular soy sauce will work, just reduce salt to ¼ teaspoon, low-sodium
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- green onion for garnish, thinly sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 x 1-inch sheet pan or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes until simmering and the brown sugar has dissolved.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture just starts to thicken. Remove from heat. Remove ¼ cup of the sauce and reserve it on the side for later.
- Place 4 6-ounce salmon fillets in the prepared pan and pour the remaining sauce even over the top. You can use a pastry brush to brush it evenly over it if you would like.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 15-17 minutes until the salmon is opaque in the center, or a thermometer reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You can remove the aluminum foil for the last few minutes of baking to brown the top of the salmon if you would like. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Brush the top of the salmon with the reserved ¼ cup of sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1522mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1001mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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