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Teriyaki Salmon

By 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! 
4.91 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings 4

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: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 37gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1614mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese
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