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Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Close-up of a perfectly cooked piece of teriyaki salmon with a dark, glossy glaze, topped with sesame seeds and green onions, resting on white rice.
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Follow this straightforward recipe to make tender, flaky teriyaki salmon baked in the oven. You get a sweet and savory glaze with minimal effort, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This is your homemade teriyaki sauce.
  4. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce evenly over the salmon fillets. Reserve the remaining half for basting later.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon bakes, prepare the thickening slurry: In a very small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  7. About 2 minutes before the salmon is done, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush the reserved teriyaki sauce over the fillets.
  8. Place the baking sheet back in the oven for the final 2 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize slightly.
  9. Remove the salmon from the oven. Garnish immediately with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  10. Serve the teriyaki salmon hot, perhaps over steamed rice or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can use frozen salmon; thaw it completely before starting the recipe.
  • For extra flavor, let the salmon marinate in the first half of the sauce for 15 minutes before baking.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, you can quickly heat the reserved sauce in a small saucepan until it thickens, then drizzle it over the cooked salmon instead of baking it for the final two minutes.

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