Baked Teriyaki Salmon
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Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Description
The salmon is soaked in a marinade combining tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar or honey, chopped garlic, and cornstarch, which serves to help thicken the sauce later. After a 30-minute refrigeration marinating period, the fish is baked on a sprayed baking sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until it flakes easily, ensuring even cooking by using similarly sized pieces.
Following baking, the marinade is boiled in a small pot to fully cook it and develop thickness from the cornstarch, creating a safe and silky teriyaki glaze. The thickened sauce is brushed onto the salmon before serving, adding a glossy finish and concentrated flavor complementing the tender fish.
For a gluten-free version, tamari must be used in place of soy sauce. This preparation highlights a straightforward approach to teriyaki salmon with a thickened sauce applied after cooking, suitable for a straightforward dinner entrée.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon
- ¼ cup tamari or soy if not gluten free
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Place salmon in a bowl and pour marinade over. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place salmon on pan and cook for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily. (It helps to have equal sized salmon pieces.)
- Put all the marinade in a small pot and bring to a full boil. You must bring it to a boil before eating it since it was used on raw salmon.
- Turn to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Brush on cooked salmon and serve.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Adding cornstarch directly to the marinade helps thicken the sauce when boiled after baking.
- Boil the marinade fully to ensure safety and develop the desired glaze consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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