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Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon

A close-up of a perfectly cooked fillet of teriyaki salmon, heavily glazed and topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Bake tender, flaky salmon with a savory-sweet homemade teriyaki glaze. This simple recipe is ready fast, making it a perfect healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for thinning glaze)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the homemade teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  3. Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring it to a simmer.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and cold water) into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of water if the glaze seems too thick.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush about half of the teriyaki glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the remaining teriyaki glaze over the cooked salmon.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately with rice and vegetables.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce in the glaze.
  • If you prefer pan-seared teriyaki salmon, cook the fillets in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side before brushing with the glaze during the last minute of cooking.
  • This recipe is excellent served over steamed rice to soak up the extra savory sweet salmon glaze.

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