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Teriyaki Salmon

March 24, 2023 by Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet · 2 Comments

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Flaky, tender, juicy, and positively LOADED with flavor, this Teriyaki Salmon recipe is super easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the whole family!  Serve it with some steamed rice and a veggie of your choice and you’ve got yourself a complete and highly nutritious meal!

teriyaki salmon recipe from scratch homemade sauce japanese healthy seafood fish quick easy

I’m grateful that my kids love salmon because I can’t think of a healthier food than wild caught salmon.  Salmon is the healthiest of all varieties of fish and is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids.  It’s packed with nutrients that benefit the heart and brain and I regularly incorporate it into my family meal plans.

My family loves salmon every which way – grilled, baked, pan-fried, or poached – and with every kind of flavor profile.  This Teriyaki Salmon is always received with eagerness and even our kids leave their plates licked clean.

teriyaki salmon recipe from scratch homemade sauce japanese healthy seafood fish quick easy

This Teriyaki Salmon is simple to make and features a homemade teriyaki marinade that’s first used to marinate the salmon and then later thickened to create a luscious teriyaki sauce that is slathered on the baking salmon.  I deliberate make enough of the sauce so that there’s extra for drizzling over rice and veggies.

Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

In just a few easy steps you’ll have a delicious meal that’s hot and ready to serve:

  1. Stir together the marinade ingredients, except for the cornstarch, until the sugar is dissolved. Place the salmon fillets in a gallon ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them.  Marinate for 30 minutes then drain the marinade and set it aside, we’re going to use it later.  While the salmon is marinating preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2.   Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and bake for 11-14 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 135 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the salmon, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  3. While the salmon is baking, use the leftover marinade to make a teriyaki sauce: bring the leftover marinade to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer another minute to thicken. Remove from heat.  Towards the end of its cooking time, brush the salmon with some of the teriyaki sauce.

Serve the teriyaki salmon with some steamed jasmine or basmati rice and a veggie of your choice for a complete and healthy meal.  Keep the remaining teriyaki sauce on the side for drizzling onto the rice and veggies.

Enjoy!

teriyaki salmon recipe from scratch homemade sauce japanese healthy seafood fish quick easy

Can you Reheat Salmon?

You can but it dries out very quickly so to avoid this follow this method for reheating:  Put the salmon on a lined baking sheet, cover it with foil, and gently warm it in the oven at 275 F for about 15 minutes.

As an alternative to reheating the salmon, it’s also delicious cold!  Serve it on a bed of greens or flake it and pile it into a sandwich wrap – so good!

teriyaki salmon recipe from scratch homemade sauce japanese healthy seafood fish quick easy

For more delicious teriyaki dishes be sure to try our:

  • Chicken Teriyaki
  • Tofu Teriyaki
  • Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
  • Chicken Teriyaki Noodles
  • Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
  • BEST Teriyaki Sauce

 

teriyaki salmon recipe from scratch homemade sauce japanese healthy seafood fish quick easy

Teriyaki Salmon

Kimberly Killebrew
Flaky, juicy, and positively LOADED with flavor, this Teriyaki Salmon is easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the whole family! 
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4.75 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Marinating Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 52 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon , cut into four 2 inch fillets
  • For the Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup tamari (can substitute low sodium soy sauce but tamari has a much better, richer flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (can substitute sherry)
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water (for thickening the sauce at the end)

Instructions
 

  • Stir together the marinade ingredients, except for the cornstarch, until the sugar is dissolved. Place the salmon fillets in a gallon ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the fillets. Marinate for 30 minutes.
    While the salmon is marinating preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Drain the marinade into a small saucepan and set aside.
    Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and bake for 11-14 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 135 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the salmon, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
    While the salmon is baking, use the leftover marinade to make a teriyaki sauce: bring the leftover marinade to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer another minute to thicken. Remove from heat.
    Towards the end of its cooking time, brush the salmon with some of the teriyaki sauce.
  • Serve immediately with some steamed jasmine or basmati rice and a veggie of choice with the remaining teriyaki sauce on the side for drizzling.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1614mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword Salmon Teriyaki, Teriyaki Salmon
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  1. S Patula says

    June 9, 2023 at 4:07 am

    Let me tell you, this was excellent no more buying teriyaki sauce. A few minor adjustments e.g. reduce the sugar amounts and it was perfect for our taste since we do not like a lot of sweet stuff.

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    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      June 11, 2023 at 9:01 pm

      Fantastic, thank you so much!

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