Teriyaki Baked Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Marinate Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Teriyaki Baked Salmon Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by whisking together soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and corn starch to make a marinade. Salmon fillets are coated with half the marinade and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the fish.
After marinating, the salmon is baked skin-side down in a prepared dish until the flesh flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, the remaining marinade is simmered to thicken into a glossy glaze. Once the salmon is cooked, this glaze is brushed over the fillets to enhance flavor and add a shiny finish.
Serving suggestions include garnishing with toasted sesame seeds or sliced green onions to add texture and freshness. This dish combines a balance of savory, sweet, and tangy elements typical in teriyaki preparations.
Allowing the salmon to marinate for about an hour is recommended to deepen the flavor. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets, but the salmon should be flaky and tender when done.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 (5 oz.) salmon fillets
- sesame seeds or sliced green onions, for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, corn starch, garlic, and pepper. Whisk until the sugar and corn starch is dissolved.
- Place the salmon in a sealable food storage bag. Add half of the soy sauce mixture to the bag. Seal the bag. Move the salmon around in the bag until it is well coated in sauce. Place the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.*
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the salmon in the baking dish skin side down, if applicable (discard the used marinade). Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is flakey when pressed with a fork. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- As the salmon cooks, make the glaze. Add the remaining soy sauce mixture to a small sauce pot. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Remove from the heat.
- Brush the cooked salmon with the teriyaki glaze. Optional: Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for about 1 hour to enhance flavor absorption.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of salmon fillets to avoid overcooking.
- Brush the reduced marinade glaze on cooked salmon for added flavor and shine.
- Optional garnishes like sesame seeds or sliced green onions provide texture and visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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