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Teriyaki Salmon
5 from 21 votes

Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon features salmon fillets marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce made of brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes, then baked until flaky. The rich, sweet-savory sauce coats the fish, imparting depth and a subtle spicy warmth. Sesame seeds and chopped green onion add fresh garnishes, enhancing the flavor and presentation of this baked fish dish.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs salmon filet sliced into 2" wide slices
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh ground
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water cold
To serve:
  • sesame seeds optional
  • green onion optional, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet, for easier clean-up cover it with foil and then grease.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine 1 cup water, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup water and whisk until fully dissolved.
  3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan.
  4. Heat the sauce and stir until it thickens to your desired thickness. If the sauce becomes too thick, add more water, little by little, to thin it out.
  5. Cool the sauce to room temperature.
Make Teriyaki Salmon:
  1. Add the salmon slices to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cooled sauce over the salmon, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes or a few hours.
  2. Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet, and do not discard the marinade.
  3. Bake for 12-16 min or until salmon is flaky and cooked through, bake time may vary depending how thick is the salmon.
  4. While salmon is baking, transfer the remaining marinade to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 min then remove from heat.
  6. Once salmon has been cooked, brush it with the teriyaki sauce, then sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 960mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 960mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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