Description
This Irresistibly Easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe delivers tender, flavorful salmon fillets glazed with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for unforgettable dinners, it combines savory soy, sweet brown sugar, fresh garlic, and ginger for a simple yet elegant meal that bakes quickly in the oven.
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Marinade
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be a substitute)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
Salmon
- 4 fillets Salmon Fillets (skin-on recommended)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional, toasted for added crunch)
Instructions
- Preparation Steps: Gather and measure all the ingredients needed for the teriyaki marinade. Mince the garlic and grate fresh ginger to prepare for mixing.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the salmon.
- Make Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the marinated salmon to a prepared baking dish. Discard the used marinade from the dish and reserve the remaining half for glazing the salmon later.
- Bake Salmon: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Glaze Salmon: In the last few minutes of baking, brush the reserved marinade over the salmon fillets to create a glossy and flavorful finish.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the salmon for the full 30 minutes but avoid exceeding this to prevent the fish from becoming too salty.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content in the dish.
- To toast sesame seeds, simply place them in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
- Rice vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Salmon skin can be kept on for added texture; it crisps nicely when baked.
- Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
