5 from 45 votes
Teriyaki Baked Salmon Recipe
Teriyaki Baked Salmon features salmon fillets marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and pepper before baking until flaky. The marinade is reduced to a glaze that is brushed over the cooked fish. Optional sesame seeds or sliced green onions provide garnish. This method yields tender salmon with a sweet and tangy teriyaki flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Marinate Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% 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.