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    Baked Teriyaki Salmon

    Published: August 6, 2018 · Updated: March 22, 2020 · By: Krissy · 5 Comments
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    Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon is a quick, easy, tasty, and healthy dinner full of Asian flavor.

    No marinating needed and the flavorful sauce is made with ingredients most people have in their kitchens. Serve hot for dinner or take the cold leftover salmon and use as your protein on a salad the next day!

    How to make oven Baked Teriyaki Salmon

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon is one of the most flavorful ways you can enjoy fresh salmon. One of my most popular recipes is my Salmon Patties, but that uses canned salmon. There's a lot of debate about whether fresh salmon should be used to make salmon cakes, but I'm of the opinion that fresh salmon should be transformed into recipes like this teriyaki salmon.

    If you're looking for a tasty way to make salmon that your entire family will love, even picky kids, you've stumbled across the right recipe!

    How do I make homemade teriyaki sauce?

    My teriyaki sauce consists of soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame oil. That combination of ingredients creates a salt that has every flavor you would want in a teriyaki sauce - salty, sweet, and the garlic and ginger give it a great bite.

    These ingredients are whisked together in a saucepan over heat to dissolve the sugar and create a great tasting sauce.

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon with green onions and sesame seeds

    How do you thicken a teriyaki sauce?

    A corn starch slurry is added to thicken the sauce and as it heats up, the sauce is transformed from a liquid to a sticky glaze. Perfect for adding to the top of a fresh salmon filet!

    How long do you bake teriyaki salmon?

    Cooking fresh salmon can be tricky. You want it to be done but definitely not over done.

    First step is to line a 9x13 pan with parchment. This step basically makes clean up easy and will prevent the salmon from sticking. You'll want to arrange the salmon filets so that they are not touching one another.

    For this recipe, I decided to use an oven temperature of 400 degrees F. At this high temperature, you must keep an eye on your salmon to avoid over cooking. Also, be mindful of whether you have filets that are thinner than others - they will cook faster.

    At this oven temperature, I recommend a cooking time of 12-16 minutes. This varies depending on the thickness of your filets as well as your preferred doneness. To check whether your salmon is cooked, the best method is to see if it flakes with a fork.

    What do you marinate salmon in?

    Fortunately, this recipe does NOT require marinating.

    I was specifically looking for a salmon recipe that had great flavor but didn't require a marinade. When you're scrambling to get dinner on the table on a busy weeknight, who has time or the forethought to marinate meat? Not me.

    For this teriyaki salmon recipe, you just make the sauce and bake. Easy!

    fork breaking up piece of Baked Teriyaki Salmon

    Love Salmon? Be sure to check out these other recipes:

    • Smoked Salmon Dip
    • Cedar Plank Dijon Salmon
    • Smoked Salmon Crostini
    • Fettuccine with Salmon Dill Cream Sauce
    • Perfect Cedar Planked Grilled Salmon
    • Lemon Caper Pesto Salmon Pasta
    • Smoked Salmon Asparagus Goat Cheese Omelet
    • Hot Smoked Salmon
    • Salmon Chowder
    Baked Teriyaki Salmon with green onions and sesame seeds

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon

    Baked Teriyaki Salmon requires no marinating needed and the flavorful sauce is made with ingredients most people have in their kitchens.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Scale: 4 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 4 6 ounce salmon fillets

    glaze:

    • ½ cup soy sauce (can substitute with gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos)
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 2 T lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch
    • 1 tablespoon water

    garnish:

    • 4 scallions (thinly sliced)
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can coat with non-stick spray. Arrange the salmon fillets in the pan so that they are close but not touching, skin side down.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. 
    • In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Slowly whisk in cornstarch slurry into the mixture.
    • Heat teriyaki sauce over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat until it can maintain a gentle boil and allow to cook about 2 minutes until the mixture just starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
    • Remove about 3 tablespoons of the sauce and reserve for later. Pour remaining sauce over the salmon fillets. Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes or until salmon is flaky and cooked through, bake times may vary by thickness and initial temperature of salmon.
    • Brush the top of the salmon with the reserved sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and a steamed vegetable.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1701mg | Potassium: 946mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    1. Sommer

      June 30, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love the teriyaki flavor on salmon! Such a delicious pairing!

      Reply
    2. Becky Hardin

      June 30, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect way to make salmon! So good and everyone loves it.

      Reply
    3. lauren kelly

      June 30, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious recipe! I used coconut amigos and it was WAY better than takeout!

      Reply
    4. Ashley F

      June 29, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you can make this with such few ingredients! And the flavor is amazing!

      Reply
    5. Beth Pierce

      June 29, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      I know what I will be having for dinner tonight! This looks amazing and easy too!

      Reply

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