5 from 42 votes
Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Baked Teriyaki Salmon features salmon fillets marinated in a tamari-based sauce with sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and a touch of mint extract. The salmon is baked until flaky and tender, then coated with a thickened, glossy teriyaki glaze made by boiling the marinade with cornstarch. This recipe delivers a balanced sweet-savory flavor with a smooth, sticky sauce enhancing the natural richness of the salmon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
74 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74
% 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.