Description
Teriyaki salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender fish glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until mixed well.
- Place salmon fillets in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated salmon fillets without overcrowding.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Drizzle with remaining marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating chili flakes into the marinade.
- This recipe works well with other types of fish like trout or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg