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Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon with Homemade Glaze

A perfectly cooked fillet of teriyaki salmon, glistening with dark glaze, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Prepare tender, flaky salmon coated in a savory-sweet teriyaki glaze. This recipe is quick, requires no marinating time, and is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  6. Whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  8. Brush about half of the teriyaki glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  10. Remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the cooked salmon.
  11. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving. Serve immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a low carb salmon dinner option, skip serving with rice and focus on high-fiber vegetables.
  • If you prefer pan-fried 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 a great base for meal planning; the leftovers reheat well for lunch.

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