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Easy Oven-Baked Teriyaki Salmon
5 from 15 votes

Easy Oven-Baked Teriyaki Salmon

This Easy Oven-Baked Teriyaki Salmon features salmon fillets baked until tender and topped with a quickly thickened teriyaki glaze made from soy sauce, honey, fresh garlic, and grated ginger. The glaze adds a sweet, savory, and lightly sticky finish, garnished with sesame seeds. The cooking method ensures moist salmon with a flavorful crust, suitable for a straightforward dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Teriyaki glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative, light
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or sake, dry
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ginger root grated, fresh
Salmon:
  • 4 salmon 6 ounces each, pin bones removed, fillets
  • Avocado oil spray
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Cook the salmon:
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  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with oil. Place the salmon pieces on the foil and lightly spray them with oil. Bake until cooked to 145°F, 12-15 minutes.
Make the sauce:
  1. While the salmon is in the oven, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add the white wine, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger, whisking to combine.
  2. Heat the glaze over medium-low heat, whisking often, for 3-4 minutes, until it thickens into a syrup. Remove from heat as soon as it thickens.
Finish the dish:
  1. Remove the cooked salmon fillets to a serving platter. Brush them with the teriyaki glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.

Notes

  • Broiling is an alternate method: broil salmon 5-6 minutes about 3-4 inches from heat.
  • Watch the glaze closely while heating to prevent over-thickening.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently at 50% microwave power or crumble for salads.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salmon filet Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salmon filet
Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 366mg 15%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.