Description
Succulent Teriyaki Salmon marries Japanese flavors with perfectly glazed fish, creating a mouthwatering dish that sings with umami. Crisp edges and a silky center make this recipe a quick weeknight dinner champion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious teriyaki marinade by blending soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness to achieve a balanced flavor profile.
- Submerge salmon fillets in the prepared marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes, avoiding prolonged marination that could compromise the fish’s delicate texture.
- Warm the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface. Remove salmon from refrigerator to allow slight temperature equalization.
- Position salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Slide into preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes effortlessly with a fork. During the final moments of cooking, brush fillets with reduced marinade for enhanced glaze and caramelization.
- Elevate the dish by scattering chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the surface. Allow salmon to rest briefly before serving, letting the flavors settle and intensify.
Notes
- Customize the marinade by swapping soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option that maintains rich umami flavor.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a low-carb, diabetic-friendly version of the dish.
- Prevent fish from drying out by checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer, aiming for 145°F for perfectly cooked salmon.
- Enhance omega-3 benefits by selecting wild-caught salmon, which typically contains higher nutritional value compared to farm-raised varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg