If you’re craving a dinner that’s both effortless and packed with sweet‑savory flavor, this Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe is a total winner. It’s a weeknight favorite that feels a bit special too — juicy salmon fillets coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze and baked to tender perfection. Best of all, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings or last‑minute meals.
Why You’ll Love This Teriyaki Salmon
This recipe blends classic Asian‑inspired teriyaki flavor with healthy salmon fillets. The maple‑sweetened sauce cuts down on refined sugars while keeping that signature glaze everyone loves. Salmon is rich in protein and omega‑3s, which makes this both a nutritious and satisfying main dish.
Ingredients You’ll Need
– 4 salmon fillets (about 4–6 oz each)
– Teriyaki sauce (homemade sweet sauce)
– Optional garnishes: scallions, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
– To serve: cooked rice, steamed broccoli
How to Make Baked Teriyaki Salmon
- Prep the Salmon – If your salmon is frozen, allow it to defrost fully in the fridge. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Make the Sauce – Whisk together your teriyaki sauce ingredients (soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings).
- Coat the Salmon – Lightly oil a baking dish and place salmon fillets (skin‑side down). Brush or pour half of the sauce over the fillets.
- Bake – Place the dish in the oven for 12–18 minutes. Salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. For a crispier top, broil for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve – Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with scallions or sesame seeds. Pair alongside steamed veggies and rice.
Chef Tips & Variations
If you’ve got an air fryer, you can cook this salmon at 380°F for a crispy outer edge while keeping it juicy inside — perfect if you love texture. For a lighter touch, serve your salmon on a bed of leafy greens or quinoa with a splash of citrus.
Serving Suggestions
This dish is fantastic over fluffy jasmine or brown rice with tender broccoli on the side. Want a fresh twist? Try it atop crunchy cucumbers and smoked salmon bites for an appetizer board approach to seafood night — check out a fun idea like our smoked salmon cucumber bites from the lunch section of the site.
Storage & Reheating
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store in an airtight container and reheat gently in the oven or in a skillet until just warmed through. Salmon makes a fabulous meal prep protein too.
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Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
If you’re craving a dinner that’s both effortless and packed with sweet-savory flavor, this Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe is a total winner. Juicy salmon fillets coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze and baked to tender perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 4–6 oz each)
- Teriyaki sauce (homemade sweet sauce)
- Optional garnishes: scallions, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
- To serve: cooked rice, steamed broccoli
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. If your salmon is frozen, defrost fully in the fridge.
- Whisk together your teriyaki sauce ingredients (soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings).
- Lightly oil a baking dish and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Brush or pour half of the sauce over the fillets.
- Bake for 12–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork. For a crispier top, broil for an additional 2 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with scallions or sesame seeds. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.
Notes
For crispier texture, air fry at 380°F. Serve on quinoa or leafy greens with a splash of citrus for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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